"Pretty Much Perfect" by Sally Johnson (Blog Tour with a giveaway)

Pretty Much Perfect by Sally Johnson
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Source: Received from publisher to review.
Genre: Contemporary LDS Romance

Book Description:  Camille Weston, a recently returned missionary, anticipates returning to college for her degree and perhaps to meet a nice guy. A sensible young woman with her future mapped out, Camille would never do something dangerous—like pick up a stranger on the side of the road. And yet, inexplicably, she does just that. This is one split-second decision that changes everything.

Determined to lend assistance, Camille gets more than she bargains for when she is roped into helping Liam, a handsome British man, with more than just a ride. As they are thrown together over the coming days and their mutual attraction grows, they realize they just . . . click. That is, until she makes a shocking discovery: the mysterious stranger is William Liam Jones, lead singer of the popular band Gear. Camille has never been one to swoon over a celebrity, and she knows her and Liam's lifestyles could never be compatible. But how can she convince her heart to listen to logic? 


My thoughts: I love humor in a book. Moments that make me chuckle an laugh get me every time. Pretty Much Perfect starts out "perfectly". Camille is driving home from a job interview when she see's a man stranded and half dressed. For some strange reason, she takes pity on him and gives him a ride. (Exactly what I have stressed to my children to NEVER do.) Their exchanges about his state of dress are hilarious and the fact that she buys him the most unbecoming clothes available. Then belts out a song on the radio in front of him. (Not knowing that it was his song.) It's hard for a book to start out better than this!

Fortunately, the awkward moments keep coming. Ok, not everything is awkward. There is a ton of good things happening too. My main point is that this book kept me coming back for more. It was a good mix of humor, growth, worth of a soul moments, and romance.


Camille is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  This book does contain religious content.

About the Author:  (Taken from Amazon)  Sally Johnson grew up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She went to college at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in English. While at college, she met and married her husband, Steve, and then relocated to Las Vegas. They have lived in Las Vegas ever since and love it. They have four children and a dog.

She has wanted to write books since she was twelve years old and being a published author is a dream come true.

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Queen Immortal by Kaci Morgan ~ Great Summer Reads Blogging Event (with a giveaway)

Secrets can be agents of destruction, Queen Beza learns after three-hundred years of ruling. Unable to produce an heir, and on the hunt for a sibling who should have never been born, Beza struggles to understand what the Gods and Goddesses have planned for her. Unable to come to terms with past discretions, she pushes away what might be her last chance at love, focusing only on the murder and betrayal going on all around her.

Immortal as Beza might be, she soon finds her life, and queendom crumbling underneath the burden of a brother, so named the lost king, who holds more legitimacy to the throne than she herself. Can she find him before his shadow becomes her devastation?

Kaci Morgan is the author of The Queen Immortal Series. She found her passion for writing later in life, but for the last eight years she has worked on honing the craft to the best of her ability by attending local classes, seminars, and reading books about the craft and in the genre. 

As a wife and mother, she feels that writing has helped her to find a sense of purpose, and to understand that hard work and determination are the keys to unlocking our dreams.

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Queen Beza and Zola strolled by the pond with Higald following close behind. Beza noticed a woman up ahead walking toward them. There were many people walking the grounds now, but unlike the lackadaisical stroll that the gardens seemed to imbue on everyone, this woman was in a hurry. Higald quickly put himself in front of the queen.

The woman held her hands up and shouted across the quickly closing distance, “I no’ mean any harm to queen! I ha’ waited my whole life for dis moment. I can’t help but be in rush!”

The woman was obviously uneducated, but she seemed harmless enough. “Higald, let the woman see me.” Beza put her hand on his hard shoulder. He stayed put, like a brick wall between Beza and the woman. 

“So long as her hands stay up . . . She’s in too much of a hurry,” he responded.

The woman finally reached Beza, and Beza thought she noticed tears in her eyes. 

“Oh, Queen! I do no’ be’ieve this is happen to me.” The woman kneeled at Beza’s feet and kissed the tops of her shoes. When she rose, Beza got a better look at her. Her skin was red and splotchy, she had seven or eight teeth missing, and her auburn hair probably hadn’t ever been brushed. A sour smell emanated from her, and most likely her clothes, including a very smudgy apron, that had not seen a wash since it’s inception.

“I ha’ something for ya,” the woman said. Beza couldn’t place her accent. Maybe she was from down south. Varinus? Grexas? She couldn’t be sure.

The woman reached into her lumpy pocket, which took up nearly half the apron. But before she could pull her hand out again, Higald jumped behind her, grabbed both her arms, and held them behind her back. The woman squealed and squirmed.

“Higald! Let the woman go!” Beza shouted, angry at him for his overreaction. But he did not let go.

The woman’s face blushed a deeper red than her splotches, making her look like a bruised apple. “I so sorry, Queen. I mean ya no harm. I simp’y wish to give ya somethin’,” she replied. “Yer guard can reach in me pocket, but I tend to keep more ’n just change in there.” She laughed, displaying gaps in her mouth. She probably had difficulty speaking for that reason alone.

“Higald.” Beza gestured to him. She shouldn’t have been surprised that he didn’t seem phased in the least by having to hold both of the woman’s wrists in one large hand and reach into the depths of a dirty apron pocket with the other hand. 

He first pulled out a half-eaten roll.

“Oh, no’ that,” the woman said to Higald, blushing again. “Tha’s me lunch.”

Higald put the roll in the woman’s mouth, since he was running short on hands, and reached back into her pocket. Beza tried hard to keep from laughing, and from the corner of her eye, she noticed Zola looking at the ground, struggling with the same dilemma. The woman quickly chewed her large mouthful as Higald continued to search. This time he pulled out a small piece of parchment that had been crumpled and stained.

“Ye’ve done it,” the woman replied giddily through the roll. “Tha’s the one, for Queen. I sorry for no’ keepin’ it nice and straight for ya. I ha’ no’ p’ace to keep it other than me pocket.”

Higald held out the parchment to Beza. She quickly took it and attempted to straighten out the creases. As she read the few words on the parchment, her heart thumped. She noticed Zola’s curious eyes trying to look over at the writing. Beza quickly put the paper flat against her chest and looked at the woman. “Where did you get this?” Beza demanded. 

The woman swallowed the last bits of roll, her hands still grasped in Higald’s large grip. “Tis a long story, Queen.” Her face turned to an apple again. 

Passing citizens slowed, trying to listen in, as they overheard the conversation. Beza’s patience was running thin. 

“Let us make our way to the castle. We will get you some lunch, something better than half a roll, and you can explain exactly what this is and how you came across it. Have you shown this to anyone?”

“No, Queen. I canna read much, but I saw the firs’ word and thot the whole thing look to be somet’in’ that belonged to ya.”

“Let’s get back to the castle, then, and quick.”

Higald nudged the woman forward, matching Beza’s pace. Zola struggled to keep up with them, but at this moment, Beza cared about only one thing.

Keeping the parchment a secret.

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Kiss of the Spindle by Nancy Campbell Allen

Kiss of the Spindle by Nancy Campbell Allen
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Source: Received to Review
Genre: Steampunk Fairy Tale retelling

Book Description:  A steampunk Sleeping Beauty story from the author of Beauty and the Clockwork Beast.

Doctor Isla Cooper is cursed. Literally. Each night, at the stroke of midnight she falls into a death-like sleep from which she cannot be awakened for six hours. To make it worse, the curse has an expiration date—after a year, it becomes permanent. And the year is almost up.

In a desperate attempt to find Malette—the witch who cursed her—Isla blackmails her way onto Daniel Pickett's private airship bound for the Caribbean, only to discover she's traveling with three illegal shapeshifters and the despicable Nigel Crowe, a government official determined to hunt down and exterminate every shapeshifter in England. Isla and Daniel must work together to keep the identities of the shapeshifters hidden while coming to terms with their own hidden secrets, and their blossoming attraction to each other.

Filled with suspense, intrigue, and plenty of romance, Kiss of the Spindle is steampunk Sleeping Beauty story. It is a race against the clock as Isla and Daniel try to hunt down the elusive Malette before Isla's death-like sleep becomes permanent.


My thoughts: This was a fun and exciting take of Sleeping Beauty I loved the adventure, mystery, and romance. The first difference noted in the book is that this is a steampunk version. The characters are armed, some with robot parts, some are shifters, and the feel of the story is unique.

The story begins with Isla. She hunts shifters gone bad and brings them to justice. She is feisty, strong, and is a force to be reckoned with. She is desperate to find a cure for the sleeping curse that has been put on her. Time is running out for her.

The part of the prince is Daniel. He is a good guy who has his own secrets that if exposed could ruin him. The rest of the characters are shifters who are amazing people. They are all good guys that are being unfairly persecuted.

There is one passenger on-board who is antagonistic. You always wonder when he is going to make his move and do something to destroy anyone on the ship.

This book is fascinating. I loved how Nancy Campbell Allen set the whole thing up. There are pieces that remind you of the original story, but this book is very different. You wonder how and when Isla and Daniel will find the witch to save her. The fun of the book is the journey. I loved seeing pieces of each of the characters. They are a wonderful group and it would be wonderful if there will be more in a future book about any/all of them (hint, hint).

The book contains non-graphic violence and mild romance with some innuendo.

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About the Author: (Taken from Amazon)  Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of 14 published novels and several novellas, which encompass a variety of genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. Her Civil War series, Faith of our Fathers, won the Utah Best of State award in 2005 and two of her historicals featuring Isabelle Webb, Pinkerton spy, were finalists for the Whitney Award. Her steampunk novel, Beauty and the Clockwork Beast, was released August, 2016, through Shadow Mountain. She served on the 2015 LDStorymakers Conference Committee and currently serves as the contest coordinator for The Teen Writers Conference. She has presented at numerous conferences and events since her initial publication in 1999. 

Her formal schooling includes a B.S. in Elementary Education from Weber State University and she has worked as a ghost writer and freelance editor, contributing to the releases, We Knew Howard Hughes, by Jim Whetton, and My Life Encapsulated, by Kenneth Brailsford.

Her agent is Pamela Howell of D4EO Literary Agency.

Nancy loves to read, write, travel and research, and enjoys spending time laughing with family and friends. She and her husband have three children, and she lives in Ogden, Utah with her family and one very large Siberian Husky named Thor.

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I love to read, quilt, work with digital images on my photo editing program, and work on my own family history.

I am a blogger. In addition to my own blog, I blog for several group blogs including the Sweet Americana Sweethearts blog, which I started and administer.

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Zina Abbott's first three books in the multi-author series, 

Sweethearts of Jubilee Springs.

Book 3 - Aaron's Annulment Bride:

Andrea married Aaron so he could get his mining company house, but now she wants an annulment.

Book 6 - Cat's Meow:

Catherine immediately falls in love with tall, hunky miner, Harold. She wants to marry him, but there is one "meowly" little problem.

Book 7 - Bargain Bessie:

Brought to Jubilee Springs after the death of her mother, Bessie, a confirmed spinster meets Zeb, a decisive, impatient rancher who is NOT pushing forty.

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Snippet from Bargain Bessie:

            Eddie Joe stuck his thumbs in his pockets and rocked back on his boot heels. He licked his lips.

            Zeb’s eyes narrowed at the sight. Yep. Ol’ Rusty, boy, hadn’t been talking through his hat, at least not completely.

            “You ever thought about getting married, Boss?”

            “Married?” Zeb slapped his palms flat on his desktop and jerked back in his chair so far he almost hit his head against the back wall. Him? Here he thought after what Rusty had said, it was Eddie Joe who had gone looking for a wife. “What on earth brought on a tom-fool question like that?”

Excerpt from Bargain Bessie:

            “They hired this woman out of Denver who owns a bridal agency to line up a bunch of brides for the miners to marry. Real nice lady, Boss. Real short and sort of on the well-fed side, but kind of cute. But don’t go getting any ideas about her. Seemed to me like ol’ Royce Bainbridge spent a lot of time with her, and I’m not sure it was all business from the way things looked.”

            “I could care less about Royce Bainbridge’s love-life. And I certainly don’t care about some big-city, slip-shod bridal agency taking people’s hard-earned money.”

            Eddie Joe cleared his throat. “Well, you might want to rethink that, Boss. She’s right scientific about it. She has everyone write a letter, see, then uses this special formula to figure out who would be the best possible matches based on how their handwriting matches up. I mean, it worked out well for a couple of the miners. They wrote to a couple of ladies based on her findings, and ended up getting married to them yesterday. Some of the others, though, they ended up choosing based on…well…you know…”

            Zeb kept his voice deceptively quiet. “No. I don’t know. Explain it to me.”

            “Ah…well…good ol’ mutual sparking, I guess. You know, talk a little, do a little dancing and picnicking, go for a ride in the country, and the next thing you know…. I mean, we may have missed the Sunday sermon, but yesterday that church was busy all day with couples getting hitched. This lady from Denver, she might be able to find you some sweet thing…”

            “I may not be old, but I sure wouldn’t be interested in some girl just out of the schoolroom.”

            “Then you are interested.”

            “No, I’m not.”

            Eddie Joe forged on as if he hadn’t heard his boss’s denial. “She has women all ages. One of them was some widow who was forty if she was a day. Real nice lady, and at your age, it’s not going to matter much some lady being five-six years older than you…”

            Zeb shook his head. “No, Eddie Joe. I’m not interested in some nice lady five or six years either way.”

            “That’s all right, Boss. This old gal, she ended up making good friends with the daughter of Amos Lehman. You know, the one whose mule gave Jubilee Springs its name?”

            “Amos Lehman? That old coot?”

            “Yep! Speculation is she’ll end up with him, especially seeing as how the miner she was set up to marry got himself killed in a shootout. Oh, and forget about Lehman’s daughter. Got the impression the sheriff had his eye on her in more ways than one. But, there were still some other nice women who came up and got married yesterday. That Mrs. Millard must have done something right.”

            “Mrs. Millard…”

            “The lady with the bridal agency.”

            “And you’re saying I should write her a letter. Then based on how I dot my ‘i’s and cross my ‘t’s, she’ll figure out who I should marry? I’ve never heard of such nonsense. And I sure don’t want you talking this up with the other men. The last thing I need is for you or anyone else getting any ridiculous ideas.”

            Eddie Joe swallowed. “Most of these boys at the ranch are looking for temporary arrangements, Boss. But, not every cowhand wants to ride the cowboy trail all his life, especially someone like you who’s built up a nice spread. You want to have a say on who ends up with it when you pass on, don’t you?”

            “Stop trying to put me in my grave, Eddie Joe.”

            Eddie Joe flung his head side to side with an exaggerated shake. “Nope! No, Boss, I’m not trying to do anything of the kind. Just looking out for the best interests of the ranch. Just keep in mind she only uses handwriting to narrow down who you’d most likely do good with. You write letters back and forth to a couple of them gals for months. Only if you think things will work out with the lady do you make arrangements to meet up in person. You should talk to her yourself, Boss. She chaperoned a handful of brides up this last weekend, and says when she has another batch ready to come, she’ll chaperone them up too. I can…” Eddie Joe cleaned his throat. “I mean, if I hear anything about when she’s due up this way again, I’ll let you know.”

            Zeb offered Eddie Joe a gimlet eye. “So I can stand in line behind a bunch of miners to ask her to find me a woman because I can’t find one by myself?”

            “No, now, Boss. You’re trying to put words in my mouth that I had no intention of putting in there. I’m just saying, seeing as how there aren’t hardly any decent single women in these parts, working with this woman to help bring someone in who might make you happy and give you a good family may not be a half-bad idea.”

            Zeb harrumphed. “Well, don’t go out of your way to steer me her way when she comes to Jubilee Springs. If I decide to go wife-hunting…and that’s a big if…I’ll go talk to her when I go to Denver to buy provisions for the winter. Until then, let it go and get back to your job.”

            “You got it, Boss.”

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The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson

The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Source: Received to review from Netgalley.
Genre: Historical/Christian


Book Description:  From the streets to an orphanage in a faraway kingdom, Aladdin has grown up alone. Until he meets Kirstyn. With a father who is the duke of Hagenheim and a mother who is the patroness of the orphanage where Aladdin lives, Kirstyn is a member of the most powerful family in the land . . . and way out of his league. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn’s favorite companion for taking walks in the forest, and their childhood friendship grows along with them.

Through his scrappy skills, intelligence, and hard work, Aladdin earns a position serving in the duke’s house. But he knows it isn’t enough to grant him his one desire: Kirstyn’s hand in marriage. If he hopes to change his station in life and feel worthy of marrying Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim to seek his fortune.

But once Aladdin leaves, no one is around to protect Kirstyn, and the greedy men desperate to take advantage of her father’s wealth take notice. Now, more than Aladdin’s background stands in the way of the future he’s worked so hard to obtain. His only hope is to rescue Kirstyn and somehow manage to win her hand as well. 


My thoughts: This book is a loose retelling of Aladdin. The story begins as Ala Ad'din's mother dies. He is left an orphan with no one to see to his well being. But a kind man (crook) takes him in and teaches him the art of stealing. When he tries to steal from the wrong, or right, people, he finds himself in better circumstances.

I liked that even as a small boy Aladdin had a strong sense of right vs wrong. He wanted to do what is right and hated doing something he knew to be dishonest. He always stood up for the less fortunate and treated everyone with respect. This mindset brought him respect, honor, and loyalty to those who were fortunate enough to work with him.

The love interest is the daughter of a Duke. Aladdin is always trying to prove his worth to himself, so he can feel worthy to be with Kirstyn. He causes a lot of anguish to himself and those he loves because he wants his fortune for the wrong reasons. It is mentioned that he has the "Midas touch". It seemed more like he was smart and had a good work ethic.

The book looks at greed and how it cause the downfall of a person. For the most part, the book ran smoothly, but it also had places where it seemed a little slow. Aladdin is deeply religious and he looked at everything through his faith. Don't get me wrong, that is a trait that I greatly admire, it just slowed the book down.

This book contains domestic violence, kidnapping, religious themes, and romance. I would consider it appropriate for an older teen on up.

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About the Author: (Taken from Goodreads)  Melanie Dickerson is a New York Times bestselling author, a two-time Christy Award finalist, two-time Maggie Award winner, Carol Award winner, two-time winner of the Christian Retailing's Best award, and her book, The Healer's Apprentice, won the National Readers Choice Award for Best First Book. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). Melanie earned a bachelors degree in special education of the hearing impaired from The University of Alabama and has worked as a teacher in Georgia, Tennessee, and Ukraine. She lives with her husband and two children in Huntsville, Alabama.

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What a Week! (I am doing a giveaway on this one too!)

Sometimes life is more hectic than average. That would be me right now.  But there were a few things that I wanted to let everyone know going on.

#1.  I have been spotlighted on Clean Wholesom Romance.  You should stop by and follow!  The blog focuses on clean romance.  I love it when I know that I don't have to worry about content and can recommend it to all my friends.    https://www.cleanwholesomeromance.com/2018/07/05/clean-wholesome-romance-blogger-spotlight-bookworm-lisa/


I had the opportunity to meet the blogger behind the blog last year when I went to St. George for my son's baseball tournament.  It was great to meet Kathy.  I'm not fond of posting pictures of myself, but there you go, that's me on the right!







#2.  I am lucky to get to know my nephew this week.  He is 20 months and spending the week with me while his parents are on a house boat having a good time. (Really, I don't mind.)  He is spunky, happy, and keeping me on my toes.  Right now he is refusing to get out of bed, so it gives me a few minutes to write a post.

#3.  Last month my son received a mission call to serve for 2 years for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He will be going to Phoenix Arizona next month.  I have been trying to get the things he will need while he is a way. 😃 I am proud of him and his decision to go.  I will miss him like crazy.

For stopping by and reading this non-book related post.  I have three books that have been sitting on my shelf for giveaways.  If you comment on what fun, exciting, or even relaxing plans you have this summer, you will be entered to win all three.  Must be 18 or older to enter.  Because I am paying for shipping, it needs to be a US address.   Contest ends on July 23rd with the winner announced on the 24th.

The Lemonade Year by Amy Willoughby-Burle
Unforgettable by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen
Perfect Set by Melanie Jacobson

Trek - the Movie ~ Blog tour with a giveaway!

I have never participated in an LDS pioneer trek.  It's something that I regret now, but at the time I was not interested in the experience. (A lot like some of the kids in the movie.)  As an adult and married to someone who is descended from the Martin Handcart company, I really wish that I would have gone.

There were so many moments that funny.  In some ways the characters were a little over the top, but in a good way.  It gave greater meaning to the serious moments and the kids who  changed along the way.  The movie not only focused on the experiences that were happening in the moment, but on past experiences that led up to the reactions and feelings presented.  The group of leaders have very diverse personalities, but come together to make the trek work.

This is a movie that will make you laugh and feel inspired at the same time.  If you have never been, like me, it will help you appreciate the experience.  If you have gone on a trek, I'm sure you'll have good memories of  your time on the trail.

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Message from Alan Peterson, Director of TREK The Movie

It’s exciting to anticipate the DVD/BluRay release of TREK, the movie. Being with audiences in theaters is the fulfillment of any director’s dream.  But, the reality of independent film is that you can’t get a movie into enough theaters so that everyone who wants to, can see it.  July 3rd is a day that lots of TREK fans have been waiting for.  Now, everyone can enjoy the laughs and lessons of TREK whenever they want.  One of our goals in producing the movie was to create a story that would honor the wonderful tradition of this hands-on experience unique to our faith.  Trek provides a critical chance to connect with our past. Why is this important?  I’ll let Elder Russell M. Ballard explain: 

"I have a deep conviction that if we lose our ties to those who have gone before us, including our pioneer forefathers and mothers, we will lose a very precious treasure. I have spoken about “Faith in Every Footstep” in the past and will continue in the future because I know that rising generations must have the same kind of faith that the early Saints had in the Lord Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.” (General Conference, October 2017, The Trek Continues!)

It is too easy to forget what our pioneer ancestors sacrificed for their faith and for our good. I hope families can sit down together and share the movie and talk about how grateful we should be for the men, women and children who marched into the unknown following a prophet of God so long ago. And, I hope they will talk about the challenges they face today as members of the church as we march forward into the unknown.  Do you feel like Tom and wonder where God is?  How do we connect with Him? What do we do when we feel weak and alone? Hopefully, TREK helps us know that our Heavenly Father is there and that He cares. 

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The Price of Jade by Liz Hastings ~ blog tour with a giveaway!

The Price of Jade: A Suspense Novel by Liz Hastings
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Source; Received from publisher to review.
Genre: LDS Suspense.



Book Description:  With its lush rainforests and awe-inspiring ruins, Guatemala has always played a central role in Matt Miller's life. The stunning land where he once served as a missionary is now a vital part of his importing business, and after years of anticipating a trip to the exotic country with his wife, Cathy, and teenage daughter, Melissa, it's finally happening. But what begins as a dream vacation soon spirals out of control as the Millers face every parent's worst nightmare: their daughter has disappeared without a trace.
Every second counts as Matt and Cathy throw themselves into the most urgent search of their lives—a search that becomes frantic when a ransom note arrives. As Matt traverses dense jungle and remote villages, relying on the help of an unlikely band of Good Samaritans, it is clear that Melissa's kidnapping was far from random. There is a network of greed and deceit that runs deep, and no one can be trusted. Desperate to protect his family, each step leads Matt closer to a ruthless killer. And what he discovers points to a greater deception than he could have imagined . . .


My thoughts:  The Price of Jade takes you on an adventure from page one! Liz Hastings does a wonderful job at combining the past an the present to create a suspense novel that keeps you guessing until the end.

The premise of the book is every parents worse nightmare. Their daughter has been kidnapped in Guatemala while on vacation. As a mom, that grabbed my attention from the start and kept me turning pages. I had to hope for a happy outcome for the family.

I loved the imagery of the country. It is rich in history and I loved the ancient temples and relics. I could semi-picture them in my mind and I really wanted to be there to see the rain forest, the ruins, the people, etc.

If you are looking for a clean suspense read, you should give this one a try. There are religious references but it is not the focus of the book. It's about a family and community trying to bring a teenager home.

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