Jocelyn Andersen's Debut Novel

If you love a good mystery with a strong romance in the plot, check out my novel in progress and subscribe to the book release announcement.

It's a twisty mystery about love, found family, and self-discovery, where the truth of one woman’s disappearance changes another woman’s life forever and brings an entire town to its knees.

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Book Review: Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson

 

History, mystery, and romance buffs alike will love the book, Catching the Wind. I did. And I'm a tough reader to please. I close more books than I finish. But I finished this one, and finished it fast. I just had to find out what happened next!

Melanie Dobson: Master storyteller and my newest favorite author. I followed her author page on Amazon. I don't want to miss her next release!

Book Review: A Death Well Lived by Daniel Overdorf

If you love historical fiction, this book is for you! 

Not your typical crucifixion story. 

A Death Well Lived, by Daniel Overdorf, is an exquisite historical portrayal of the times coupled with the enthralling transformation of Lucius, the Roman Centurion, who went from being "intoxicated by ordering a kill," to a man who "shuddered with each blow" he delivered to the spikes that pinned Jesus of Nazareth to the cross.

This event is portrayed through the eyes of vivid and relatable characters. Overdorf's story weaves the times and events of the last months of Jesus' life into a vivid, unforgettable, and emotional drama.

 It's a story of love, hate, fear, violence, barbarity, bitterness, and forgiveness.  The author deftly unites a family traumatically brutalized with the soldier who did it. And in the end, both find something neither was looking for.

5 Stars for "Melissa's Fate" Awesome Story Concept! Riveting Plot!

Shattered expectations and tragic mistakes drag a couple through the trial of their lives. 

When Beth discovers that Phil, the man she loves, is not who he says he is, she flees New York without telling him she’s pregnant. 

A year after their daughter, Melissa, is born and given up for adoption, Beth learns an awful truth that forces her to return to New York and face the father of her child. 

Phil is moving on with his life, striving to forget his love for Beth, when she suddenly reappears with shocking news. He will do anything to rescue the daughter he did not know existed, but can he ever forgive Beth for what she’s done? 

Can Beth and Phil rediscover the love they once shared, while Melissa’s Fate hangs in the balance?

Awesome story concept!

Riveting plot!

I was thrilled and privileged to be given an advance review copy of Melissa's Fate as a beta reader. I loved the well rounded characters with strong clear voices, so realistic I could see and hear them. I was intensely interested in how things turned out for Beth, Phil, and Melissa, so much so, that I read the book in one day. I literally could not put it down!

I whole-heartedly recommend this exciting read by Diane Yates.  It is an edgy, gritty but wholesome, contemporary and inspirational romance that will satisfy both plot driven and character driven book lovers. 

 Diane Yates, a Christian-Fiction writer, is the author of two biography/memoirs, Pathways of the Heart and All That Matters. She has served two terms as President of Ozarks Writers League and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the Columbia Chapter of the Missouri Writer's Guild. She and her husband, Rick, work in youth and adult ministries in their church, where she writes plays and skits as well as Sunday School curriculum and Bible studies. She has three children and eight grandchildren who are the crown of her life.

The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall

Woo Hoo! Look what I'm reading!!

I am racing into the finale and MaryLu is not disappointing me. My FULL review is coming....So, Click the link. The book is available for pre-order (both print and ebook are same price! ...For now).

 Seriously,  I am one of MaryLu Tyndall's BIGGEST fans. She's edgy gals. She's edgy....