My Thoughts - Hunted on the Trail Author: Dana Mentink

 

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About the Book

Book: Hunted on the Trail

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Suspense

Release date: December 24, 2024

A killer out for vengeance…

but this bloodhound has his scent.

Ambushed by sudden gunfire, former cop Stephanie Wolfe realizes the tracking competition she entered with her bloodhound is a setup. An escaped fugitive has lured her into the remote wilderness to exact his deadly revenge. And her ex-boyfriend, bounty hunter Vance Silverton, has fallen into the fatal trap, too. Now cut off from civilization with only minimal supplies and their two dogs, the pair must depend on each other to survive. But with a treacherous storm approaching, it’s not only a cold-blooded killer they’ll have to escape.

 

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA TODAY and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author. She’s written more than forty mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, and Poisoned Pen Press. Her debut novel with Revell releases in the summer of 2025. She is honored to have received two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award.

 

 

 

 

More from Dana

My life has gone to the dogs! No joke! While readers enjoy the Wolfe family humans, I hear on the regular that their favorite characters are the bloodhounds. In book #1, Wally was just an irrepressible disaster, and he continues his naughty ways throughout the series. In book #2, we met Pinkerton who is a model canine, unless squirrels enter the picture. And now, you’ll get to know Chloe who is fabulous, but I will venture to say she is going to be outshined by her mutt companion Brutus (you’ll have to read the book to discover his real name and identity!) As this book launches, I’m deep into writing the last two and there are a couple more unpredictable hounds you have yet to meet. Such fun! Thanks for galloping along with me on this series!

MY THOUGHTS 

Hunted on the Trail is written by Dana Mentink. This is book three in the Security Hounds Investigation series. All books can be read as a stand alone. However the personalities  of all the dogs have made me laugh so hard. 

Stephanie is a former cop. She is now working with the Security Hounds Investigation team. She left when she was passed over for a promotion. However, her ex boyfriend Vance was given the job over her. 

Stephanie and Chloe are now getting ready to compete in a tracking competition. She’s excited to expand their skills but doesn’t realize she is walking right into a trap. An escaped fugitive has Stephanie in their sites and will stop at nothing to punish them. 

This book opens with plenty of action and suspense. The author wastes no time in the heart pounding action and suspense.  Stephanie finds that Vance is trying to help her and she has to trust him and put aside her anger to make it out alive. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, December 3

She Lives to Read, December 3

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, December 4

Wishful Endings, December 5

An Author’s Take, December 5

Betti Mace, December 6

Life on Chickadee Lane, December 6

Texas Book-aholic, December 7

Devoted To Hope, December 7

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 8

Stories By Gina, December 8

Locks, Hooks and Books, December 9

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 9

The Avid Reader, December 10

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 10

Blogging With Carol, December 11

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, December 11

Simple Harvest Reads, December 12 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Kyliegh Reads, December 12

For Him and My Family, December 13

Leslie’s Library Escape, December 13

Blossoms and Blessings, December 14

Labor Not in Vain, December 14

Holly’s Book Corner, December 15

Pause for Tales, December 15

A Good Book and Cup of Tea, December 16

Lights in a Dark World, December 16

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away the grand prize of a $75 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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My Thoughts - JURY DUTY IS MURDER by Kate Damon

 JURY DUTY IS MURDER

Kate Damon

 

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GENRE: Cozy Mystery

 

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BLURB:

 

The verdict is in; a famed athlete is headed for prison. The jurors have done their job and are free to go back to their lives.

 

But after being sequestered for four months, life as some knew it no longer exists.

 

HAROLD ASHMAN’s house is almost destroyed by a careless driver. Exotic dancer, CEECEE LAINE, discovers that her boyfriend is two-timing her, and she no longer has a job. Actor ALEX MANNING learns his career is down the tubes, and 72-year-old, HELEN RYDER, discovers her family is plotting to put her in an old folks home.

 

Then things take a turn for the worse. When former jurors start dropping like flies, CeeCee, Helen, Harold, and Alex are convinced there’s a killer on the loose. Now the feuding foursome must find him before he kills them—or before they save him the trouble by killing each other.

 

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Excerpt

 

The ringing telephone woke me up. Without opening my eyes, I felt around until I touched the nightstand and finally, my phone. “Hello.”

 

“Wake up.”

 

I groaned. “Alex, what do you want?”

 

“I need you to wake up.”

 

I forced myself to sit up. The clock on the radio said it was after ten. “This better be important.”

 

“Something is terribly wrong,” Alex said. “It’s the thirtieth and nobody’s dead.”

 

“Hallelujah.” I hung up and dived back into my pillow. The phone rang again, and I groaned. Only Alex would think that no dead bodies meant something was wrong.

 

I rolled over and grabbed the phone. “Now what?”

 

“No one’s dead.”

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

When Kate Damon is not writing, she and her husband enjoy RVing, spending time with family and friends, raising Monarch butterflies, and playing a wicked game of bridge.

 

Writing as Margaret Brownley, she has published more than 40 novels and is a New York Times bestselling author. Known for her memorable characters and humor, she is a two-time Romance Writers of America Rita finalist.

 

Not counting the book she wrote in sixth grade, and the puzzle of the missing socks, this is her first mystery.

 

Links:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/katejuryduty

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/juryduty17

Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.comKatedamon1

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565155275435

My Thoughts 

JURY DUTY IS MURDER is written by Kate Damon. This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and it will not be the last. This book drew me in within the first few pages and I didn’t want to stop reading.  

Jurors have just delivered a guilty verdict in a high profile case. They’ve been sequestered for four months and life has changed for everyone. However life has changed. Their friends and family have had to carry on without them. Some relationships have ended. Then jurors start dying. 

Four jurors who couldn’t be more different meet. They think that someone is targeting jurors on the case. There’s too many suspicious deaths. 

The story is told by alternating points of view. The author has woven this together seamlessly. I loved the vast differences in characters and how they had to work together despite their dislike from each other. 

This is a great cozy mystery. I enjoyed reading. The characters are well developed. The storyline is engaging. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Goddess Fish Promotions for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 

 

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

The author will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner.

 

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MY THOUGHTS - What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens

 Book Details:

​Book Title:  What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  98 pages
Genre: Juvenile fiction/picture book/values & virtues
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Release date:  October 15, 2024

Book Description:

The boy has a lot of questions—hard ones about love, honesty, grief and loss, prejudice, forgiveness, why we are here, and more.

Bear's wise answers are always offered with compassion and enthusiasm. The friendship between these two is deep, tender, and sometimes fun. Bear's clear, common-sense philosophy of life is a welcome contrast to the complex world our children face today.

On the beautifully illustrated pages, you will also meet Jay, Raccoon, Badger, Elder Moose, and others who add to the fun and adventure.

Walk with Boy and Bear for a while in the woods and see what you might learn about life, love and other stuff.

​This uplifting book will surely become a treasured collection of simple wisdom, inspiring rich, meaningful conversations between adults and children alike.

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Meet the Author:

Jack Wiens has illustrated over 40 children’s books and designed many book covers, a family magazine, curriculum materials and greeting cards. He has also exhibited his fine art in galleries and art shows in Colorado, Missouri and Oregon.

Jack earned a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and worked as a counselor for 34 years in private practice as well as in a hospital inpatient addictions program and mental health centers. He led many workshops on communication, relationships and self-care during his career as psychotherapist.

​He lives in Ashland, Oregon, where he enjoys the natural beauty of nearby mountains, lakes and rivers, the creative energy of the community and good friendships. Besides hiking, biking and tennis, a favorite activity is exploring the Oregon coast and whale watching in Depoe Bay.

connect with the author: website 

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MY THOUGHTS

What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff is written  by Jack Wiens. I wish this book would have been around when my older girls (now 26 and 23) were younger since they had lots of questions. I read this with my 13 and 11 year old, and we enjoyed it very much. It's beautifully illustrated, contains great lessons that all can learn from. 

We loved how Bear takes his friend onto adventures. While they are together Bear shares heartwarming lessons (I will admit I teared up a few times). My 13 year old commented how the lessons are very important for teens to know. I really liked that the book  was divided up, where you could have some serious conversations in between. 

I recommend this book for all parents and grand parents. It's beautifully written and illustrated. Thank you to the author, publisher and IRead Book tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. - all thoughts are my own. 

Tour Schedule:

​Nov 25 – Liese's Blog– book spotlight
Nov 25 - @adriftinfictionalworld– book review
Nov 26 – Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Nov 26 - @Leannebookstagram– book review
Nov 27 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
Nov 29 – A Mama's Corner of the World– book review / giveaway
Nov 29 - Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway
Nov 30 - Chit Chat with Charity - book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 2 - Because I said so - adventures in parenting – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 3 – Frugal Freelancer – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 4 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway
Dec 5 – China Sorrows – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 5 - @mamof9 – book review
Dec 5 - FUONLYKNEW - book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 6 – @bookameme – book review
Dec 6 - Paws.Read.Repeat - book review / giveaway
Dec 6 - Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 9 – Book Zone Reviews – book review / giveaway
Dec 11- Country Mamas With Kids – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 12 – Sandra's Book Club – book review
Dec 13 – @regallywritten – book review
Dec 13 - Books for Books – book spotlight
TBD – Reading Authors Network – book review / giveaway

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My Thoughts - The Darkness Deepens by Sara Davison

 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Darkness Deepens by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Darkness Deepens
Series: The Day Draws Near #2
Author: Sara Davison
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Genre: Dystopian Romantic Suspense

Their secrets protect them... but secrets are hard to keep.

No one in the army can find out that Captain Jesse Christensen has become a believer. He and bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly are forced to meet in secret, facing imprisonment—or worse—if they are found together.

As their relationship deepens, so does Lieutenant Gallagher’s hatred for the Christians in their city, putting all believers, especially Jesse, in extreme danger.

Meryn wants to give her heart to Jesse fully, but her past holds her back. Although circumstances conspire to keep her silent, she needs to tell him her secret so nothing will stand between them anymore.

But when he finds out what she has been keeping from him, nothing will ever be the same.

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About the Author

Sara Davison is the author of five romantic suspense series as well as the standalone, The Watcher. A finalist for more than a dozen national writing awards, including the Christy Award, Davison is a Holt Medallion, Cascade, and two-time Carol Award winner for romantic suspense. She lives in Ontario with her husband, Michael. Like every good Canadian, she loves coffee, hockey, poutine, and apologizing for no particular reason.

Connect with Sara at saradavison.org to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

My Thoughts

The Darkness Deepens is book two in the Day Draws Near series that is written by Sara Davison. I have read book one, and would recommend you read them in order. This is an end of times book. This is not my usual genre. However, I really like the way that the author has written what the future might look like. You will be drawn into the story right away. This book is set in the 2050's.

Captain Jesse Christensen is a Christian. Unfortunately he cannot live his faith out loud. He has to keep it hidden. Lieutenant Gallagher’s hatred for the Christians in their city. As Gallagher’s power grows, it becomes clear that his connections go much further up the chain of command than anyone realized, putting all believers, especially Jesse, in extreme danger.  

Meryn O’Reilly is the love of Jesse's life. Because she has been tagged as a believer, they have to meet in secret. Meryn wants to surrender her heart to Jesse, but there are some things that are holding her back. She also has to follow certain rules to try and stay in line. Jesse, being in the military has to enforce rules against Christians. 

This book drew me in within the first few pages. The book is well written, the characters are well developed. Thank you to the author, publisher and JustRead Publicity Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own. 

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will win a paperback copy of The Darkness Deepens plus a $25 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 18, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 25, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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