Justice Reads & Reviews

  Defending Honor By: Lynette Eason & Kelly Underwood Goodreads Synopsis: She'll have to pretend to save his life...but what will it cost her heart? Laila Rabbinowitz is all business. Tough and stoic, she was the perfect Mossad agent…until a terrible betrayal led to her worst nightmare. Being a bodyguard with the Elite Guardians allows her to keep her heart safe—she’ll never let anyone close enough to betray her again. And she’s certainly not going to trust anyone who doesn’t earn it. Billionaire and former playboy Preston Whittaker walked away from his famous family after a terrible event, but then his father and brother are killed in a suspicious boating accident. Since he’s next in line to helm the family business, now someone wants him dead. Preston needs someone by his side 24/7, and the only solution is a fake marriage. In order to keep him safe, Laila will have to convince everyone that she and Preston are in love. She’s used to putting her life on the line for a...

Do you know anyone who has served or is serving in the armed forces? My husband is a Navy veteran and I'm so thankful to him everyday for the service that he provided to our country. I keep my fingers crossed that my son, might choose to serve in any of the branches at some point in the future. I was ready to join JustRead Publicity Tours to bring you The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey As soon as I saw "Coast Guard" I was hooked! I was sooooo close to joining the Coast Guard myself but alas, life took me in a different direction. Regardless... See the tagline and synopsis below for a book, I know you will be happy to have read! An elusive killer. A false identity. A deadly maze of lies. When Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent LOGAN PERRY’s beloved grandfather is murdered, Logan races to his hometown of Cauldron Creek, New Mexico to investigate the murder. His teammate and friend, EMMY THORTON, insists on joining him. Not a good idea—not when he loves her,...

  OOOh do I have an exciting announcement and GIVEAWAY for all you writers! Thank you  JustRead Publicity Tours  for letting me help spread the word about The Christy Awards! A conference for writers, storytellers, and publishing curators, the sixth annual Art of Writing conference will be held on November 17 in Nashville. Learn more and register at christyawards.com Plus sign up to watch The Christy Award Finalists announcement live online on October 11 at 11 am! The Art of Writing conference will be held from 12:30-5 pm (CDT) on November 17 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and is designed to bring Christian writers, creatives, storytellers, and publishing curators together for a half-day of intensive seminars that: celebrate the creative life while recognizing the weariness; provide practical tips for engaging in a rapidly-changing industry; introduce challenges to become better writers; and answer the questions authors are asking. Giveaway (1) winner will recei...

  To Win A Prince by Toni Shiloh Synopsis: As a fashion aficionado and best friend of the queen of the African island country Oloro Ilé, Iris Blakely dreams of using her talent to start a business to help citizens in impoverished areas. But when she discovers that Ekon Diallo will be her business consultant, the battle between her desires and reality begins. Ekon Diallo has lost everything: his princely title, his material possessions, his friends, and the respect of his countrymen. To pay for his actions against Oloro Ilé, he's forced to assist the charismatic Iris Blakely--but he can't allow his heart to distract him from regaining his status. As Iris strives to get her business off the ground while keeping her heart intact, will her dreams of happily ever after survive the challenges she faces? My Take: I loved how Shiloh started this book out with Ekon facing the reprimands of his decisions and actions. I did though, feel that his father’s actions seemed a little unrealisti...

  Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Forever Farmhouse by Lee Tobin McClain, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK The Forever Farmhouse Series: Hometown Brothers #1 Author: Lee Tobin McClain Publisher: HQN Books Release Date: September 6, 2022 Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance A Chesapeake island homecoming—and a life-changing discovery When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. He’s returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasn’t changed—Ryan’s feelings for the girl next door whom he loved…and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes he’s still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, who’s getting picked on at his new school. Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where it’s coming from. Ryan has no idea he’s Alfie’s father. No matter how valid her reasons were, c...

  Shadow of Honor  By Ronie Kendig Goodreads Synopsis Held captive, tortured by monsters of a nightmarish alien race, Marco Dusan clings to a final goal: keep these beasts from the Quadrants, even if it means orchestrating his own death. But his dreams betray that singular design. In them his bonded calls to him across lightyears. Does he leave her to fight Symmachia alone, or risk bringing an unwinnable war to every planet in the Quadrants?  On board the alien dreadnought, Eija Zacdari flounders, torn amidst military machinations, prophecies, and an inexplicable bond with one of the fearsome creatures who have imprisoned her friends. Only by uncovering the truth about an ancient conflict now shrouded in deception will she find her place. Faced with her true identity, Eija sees her purpose snap into focus, and she realizes the war Marco fears may be the very one he has been called to start.   My Take I knew this chapter of the story would be super epic an...

Willow  by Ronie Kendig Synopsis: To save her, he must become the evil he fights. Aftercare specialist Willow Metcalfe joined Mission: liberate Everyone to help trafficking survivors navigate the healing process. When Mile's Obiora Compound is attacked by the Nigerian mafia, she's taken, hostage. Against nightmarish odds, she and the victims attempt an escape - and are thwarted.  A decade after leaving his beloved homeland, Chijioke "Chiji" Okorie returns to find his sister and fight for his own country. Believing a global trafficking ring behind her abduction and a string of kidnappings across Nigeria, he goes undercover to find the head of the serpent and his sister. Chiji is stunned to discover among the hostages a familiar face - a friend's sister, Willow. The woman he vowed years ago to marry.  The man who has interfered with her escape attempts seems... familiar, kind - but Willow knows better. He reeks of the warrior ethos that has devoured many a good man....

  Welcome to the audiobook Blog Blitz for Laurel's Dream by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Laurel's Dream  Series: My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge #1  Author: Pepper Basham  Narrator: Catherine Gaffney  Publisher: Woven Words  Release Date: January 13, 2022  Genre: Christian, Historical Romance  Dreams are precious commodities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of 1918, and Laurel McAdams is attempting to make hers come true. But sometimes, life in the mountains has a way of squandering dreams. As she attempts to avoid matrimony, she is secretly saving for her future with the sole purpose of becoming a teacher and bringing consistent education back to her people.  Having failed his British father again by being unable to fight in the Great War, Jonathan Taylor joins his uncle's missionary endeavors as a teacher in a two-room schoolhouse in Appalachia, but nothing prepares him for the rugged wild...

    Welcome to the Blog Blitz for Whatever Happens Next by Jaycee Weaver, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: Whatever Happens Next  Series: Everyday Love #4  Author: Jaycee Weaver  Publisher:  Sandia Sky Press  Release Date: May 12, 2020  Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance  Growing up in nowhere Oklahoma gave US Air Force vehicle maintainer TSgt Dyson what his momma calls itchy feet. His wanderlust has kept him from romantic entanglements for years, until the day an over-dramatic, strawberry-scented chatterbox slams into him and turns his world upside down.  Jenna Davis was a quintessential good girl, deeply rooted in her family and faith until one mistake three years ago changed everything. Unable to admit her failure, she goes through the motions watching everyone else live their dreams. But it’s hard to find her purpose when opening up to anyone—even God—feels impossible. Then she meets Dyson, wh...

 You Can Count on God by Max Lucado From Goodreads: From  New York Times  bestselling author Max Lucado, these 100 devotions will help kids worry less, bravely try new things, and draw closer to God as they learn to trust His faithfulness. Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults,  You Can Count on God  teaches children that they can count on God because He will never leave them, and will love them unconditionally. Each of the 100 entries includes a comforting Bible verse and a short devotion that show an example of God's faithfulness presents the message that God is trustworthy in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understand reassures kids that God can help them with their challenges, sorrows, and questions  offers a takeaway section with a key point, reflection question, or prayer to guide kids in understanding and applying the biblical truth  is perfect for families to read together or for older readers to enjoy alone.  Give your...