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In the wake of heartrending family tragedies, Matt and Irene Moore move with their fourteen-year-old daughter, Casey, to a small town. Their goal is to get far away from the daily reminders that leave each of them raw and guilt-ridden. Their hope is to find redemption, repair, and renewal. Instead, the threads that hold them together unravel even more.

Breakers, a small community perched on the rocky coast of the Pacific Northwest, is draped with cold isolation that seems to mirror the hearts. As they settle into their new life, old grief settles with them. Matt is always on …

Paradise Valley by Dale Cramer

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“I would do a great many things for you.”

Even at sixteen, Jake’s handsome features hold the calm certainty and patient confidence of a man, and Rachel Bender knows–Jake Weaver is the one.

Rachel will grow into a strong young woman with powerful gifts—but in a faraway country, without her Jake. In 1921, Ohio’s new law forces Caleb Bender’s family to seek sanctuary in the wilds of Mexico where the government will not interfere with their Amish way of life, or take their children from them. Nor will it protect them from the bandits terrorizing the countryside.

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Character Interview ~ Sydney Jacobs from Ronie Kendig’s Nightshade

Introducing Sydney Jacobs, wife to Max “Frogman” Jacobs, whose investigative instincts get her into a boatload of trouble in Nightshade, the first novel of Ronie Kendig’s Discarded Heroes series.

Enjoy getting to know her!

Sydney

What was it about Max that first caught your eye?

His eyes. They’re black as coal, but convey so much. The intensity was something that drew me in. Max doesn’t have to talk—his eyes do it for him.

Investigative journalism is an interesting choice for a woman! How did your career come about?

I’ve always wanted to be a reporter, but never …

Coming in 2011 from Summerside Press

After returning early from our camping holiday due to rain, I know no better way than to start back at Relz Reviewz by sharing some new books!

Summerside Press (now in the Guideposts stable) continues to expand its range of novels in its various series. Enjoy this look at what is coming up this year. I’m certainly looking forward to reviewing many of them.

How about you? Any going to make your wishlist?

Signature Series

The Blackberry Bush by David Housholder

Who are You, and what are you doing here?

Two babies—Kati and Josh—are born on …

Relz Top 10 of 2010

2010 has been another fabulous reading year for me and determining my Top 10 continues to be a challenge with so many great books read over the year.

131 reviews were posted at Relz Reviewz this year, 115 by me and 16 by my friend, Tracy. These are the ones that moved, inspired, challenged and/or entertained me the most of the books I reviewed this year.

I’d love to hear your favourite books of 2010 ~ please share!

Nightshade by Ronie Kendig

The Preacher’s Bride by Jody Hedlund

Almost Forever by Deborah Raney

Code Triage by Candace Calvert

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