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Collateral Damage by Lynette Eason (with giveaway)

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Honorably discharged from the Army after an explosion nearly killed her, former military psychiatrist Brooke Adams has set up shop to help others–but her days of helping military personnel are over. She’s got her own battles to fight from her time overseas, and she’s not equipped to take on more. Former Army Special Ops Sergeant First Class Asher James could handle anything that war sent his way–terrorists, bombs, bullets. The only thing that scares him now is sleep. As the shadows close in, the nightmares begin.

Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor, …

Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to my Bookshelf

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl is a fun one! I’m looking forward to reading a few series I’ve missed, like Mimi Mathews which Rel has shared in previous posts. I’ve selected some different books I’ve added recently and some I’m waiting for, but are definitely on my list to read. So what is this week’s topic? It is “The Ten Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf.” Mine vary from new releases to yet to be released, but I’m excited about every single one and am so looking forward to reading them all.

Any from …

A Modest Independence by Mimi Matthews

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He Needed Peace…

Solicitor Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others. As for his own problems, they’re nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance can’t remedy. But that’s all over now. He’s finally ready to put the past behind him and settle down to a quiet, uncomplicated life. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman.

She Wanted Adventure…

Former lady’s companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. Now, all she wants is a bit of adventure. A chance to see the world and experience life …

First Line Friday (Australian edition): Dorothy Adamek’s Carry Me Away

Welcome to another First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books. The fabulous Hoarding Books team is dedicating this week’s First Line Friday to Australia given the recent bushfires that have burned up our nation, and continue to do so. We have been amazed here in Australia with the support given to us by the global community, something we never expected, and a gesture like this from the bookish community is just as encouraging. Featuring Australian settings and/or Australian authors is such a fun way to give us a shout out and to feel the bookish love.

Of course, I’m …

The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson

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Just when you think you’ve met your match . . . the charade begins.

Cassie Everson is an expert at escaping bad first dates. And, after years of meeting, greeting, and running from the men who try to woo her, Cassie is almost ready to retire her hopes for a husband—and children—altogether.

But fate has other plans, and Cassie’s online dating profile catches the eye of firefighter Jett Bentley. In Jett’s memory, Cassie Everson is the unreachable girl-of-legend from their high school days. Nervously, he messages her, setting off a chain of events that forces a reluctant Cassie back …

INSPY Awards – Nominate now!

Have you nominated your favourite 2019 reads for an INSPY Award? Nominations for our tenth annual awards close January 16, so hop to it!

Here are all the details from the INSPYs website…

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The Inspys were created to select and showcase books with the highest literary standards that grapple with the Christian faith and were designed to help readers in their search for the preeminent faith-inspired literature of today. This program is organized and judged by book bloggers who have considerable experience and knowledge of books published for both the CBA, general and INDIE markets.

If you haven’t nominated …