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Interview with Shelley Sheperd Gray (B is for Bonnet and Unforgotten)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper B is for Bonnet and Unforgotten by Shelley Sheperd Gray are both riveting stories. B is for Bonnet continues the story of four English raised siblings, Martin, Kelsey, Beth, and Johnny, who return to their grandparents Ohio community as they ponder becoming Amish. This book is Johnny’s story who becomes smitten with Amish café owner Treva Kramer. He and she must navigate the difficulties of being heartbroken, she by a former boyfriend and he …

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Interview with Lisa Childs (Hostage Security and A Match for the Sheriff)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Hostage Security and A Match for the Sheriff by Lisa Childs have fascinating stories that are compelling. Hostage Security is a suspenseful romance that involves a child being kidnapped. Five years ago, Josh Stafford ended his engagement to Natalie Croft after he pleaded guilty to a crime he did not commit to protect his loved ones. As he was leaving for prison, he told Natalie that he did not love her, which devasted Natalie. …

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Interview with Jennifer Faye (Puppy Wishes & Candy Kisses)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Puppy Wishes & Candy Kisses by Jennifer Faye is a great read. This book is very heartwarming and has readers wondering will the hero be able to open his heart again after his losses. Intertwined are three homeless puppies, town lonely hearts, and a massive snowstorm. The heroine Candi Goodman has no family, has lost her job, and the animal shelter she volunteers is closing. She agrees to drive the last three puppies from …

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Interview with Candace Irving (Deception Point series)

Elise and Candace Irving discuss the Hidden Valor series here: https://www.noapologybookreviews.com/interview-with-candace-irving-hidden-valor-military-veteran-k-9-series Below they discuss Irving’s Deception Point series. You can also find out more at candaceirving.com. Article and Interview by Elise Cooper There are similarities between both series in that each has great characters, very unlikeable antagonists, an intense plot, some romance, and a riveting story that readers will not want to put down. The author allows readers to connect emotionally with the characters. The differences are that the Hidden …

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Interview with Anna J. Stewart (Arctic Pursuit)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Arctic Pursuit by Anna J. Stewart is a suspenseful story. The plot has FBI Agent Ty Savakis deciding to go ‘off the books’ to help a witness, Alice, he worked with years ago. She is targeted by those she will be testifying against and is now in a coma. He asks his FBI partner Wren McKenna for her help. Not hesitating at all, she goes to Alaska to help safeguard the witness and find …

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Interview with Terri Parlato (Watch Your Back)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato intertwines suspense, romance, retribution, and redemption in a compelling measure. It realistically shows how young couples handle stress and trying to make ends meet, which can affect their relationship. The main characters’ professions and personal lives play a significant role in the unfolding of the plot. The two main characters, Nathan Liddle and Eve Thayer, have settled into domestic life after a whirlwind romance. Shortly thereafter they become …

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Interview with Candace Irving (Hidden Valor Military Veteran/K-9 series)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Hidden Valor Military Veteran/K-9 series by Candace Irving is one of the best series to come along in quite a while. Each book combines a mystery, thriller, and police procedural. While the suspense is off the charts, there is also a very heart wrenching and heartwarming backstory of the characters that remind readers of the sacrifices made by those who serve to keep Americans safe. The main character is Kate Holland, a former …

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Interview with Melinda Curtis (Cowboy Santa)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Cowboy Santa by Melinda Curtis, set in an Oklahoma small town around Christmas, is a good holiday read. The male lead is single dad Chandler Cochran who is basically raising his second-grade son, Sam on his own. It seems Sam is prodded to do certain things by the female lead, Izzy’s daughter, Little Della-Mae. Izzy and Chandler are pulled together to deal with their children’s misadventures. Chandler Cochran is a no-nonsense single father who …

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Interview with Darci Hannah (Murder at the Lemonberry Tea)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Murder at the Lemonberry Tea by Darci Hannah has the main character, Lindsey Bakewell, hosting a British Diva author at her shop. At first, she was excited to be a part of the British cooking show, Nibbles from Across the Pond. But Lindsey is cooling rapidly toward the Diva host, Vivi, after she bans Welly, the Newfoundland dog, from the premises because she hates dogs, makes a pass at Lindsey’s boyfriend, Rory, seemingly takes …

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Interview with Korina Moss (Fondue or Die)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Fondue or Die by Korina Moss is an intriguing mystery that will keep readers guessing to the very end. In this story the setting is changed from the small town of Yarrow Glen to its neighboring town, Lockwood, that is hosting the Dairy Days Festival. Cheese monger Willa Bauer is ready to fully participate in the Dairy Days festival hosted by Lockwood. She and her beloved employees Archie and Mrs. Schultz will be running …

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