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 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 Amanda Flower (Gingerbread Danger)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Gingerbread Danger by Amanda Flower does not disappoint with the loveable and quirky characters that are colorful and fun to read. Bailey King is on top of the world. She has recently opened Swissmen Candyworks Factory as a counterpart to Swissmen Sweets, the candy store she helps her Amish grandmother run. She’s happily engaged to county sheriff Aiden Brody. And she’s the go-to sitter for her future mother-in-law’s pet pig, Jethro. This Christmas season, …

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Interview with Rhys Bowen (We Three Queens)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper We Three Queens by Rhys Bowen is a delightful blend of historical fiction with a cozy mystery. There are three different subplots in this story. The story takes place in 1936 where King Edward wants to marry the divorced Mrs. Wallis Simpson. He asks Georgie’s husband, Darcy, to hide Wallis in their home until Parliament decides if they will allow the marriage. Also coming as guests are Georgie’s brother Binky, his wife Fig, and …

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Interview with Pamela Fagan Hutchins (Detective Delaney Pace series)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Detective Delaney Pace series is a modern-day western thriller. She can be described as a vigilante with a badge. People should read all the books starting with Her Silent Bones, then Her Hidden Grave, Her Last Cry, with the latest, Her Forgotten Shadow. The character Delaney Pace is street tough, tenacious, intelligent, and steps up to the plate to become a mother to her two adopted daughters, Kateena and Carrie. As with all …

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Interview with Anna J. Stewart (Hunting Colton’s Witness)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Hunting Colton’s Witness by Anna J. Stewart is part of a series where each book has different stories written by different authors. In this book, the heroine, Vivian Maylor, becomes Detective Nate Colton’s key witness. He is attracted to her from the get-go. His determination to keep their relationship purely professional falls apart after an attempt on her life almost succeeds. With help from his newfound Colton family, Nate is hoping to keep Vivian …

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