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What is it about this medical suspense genre that I love so much? And Candace Calvert in particular! Perhaps it’s because I feel like she combines the drama (medical and personal!) of shows like ER or Grey’s Anatomy with realistic characters, sweet romance, and intriguing mysteries–all against a backdrop of faith. Trauma Plan is no exception.
Dr. Jack Travis defends his clinic like he’s commander of the Alamo. He’ll fight the community’s efforts to shut its doors, even if he must use Riley Hale’s influential family name to make it happen.
As Riley strives to regain her skills, Jack finds that she shares his compassion—and stirs his lonely heart. Riley senses that beneath Jack’s rough exterior is a man she can believe in. But when clinic protests escalate and questions surface about his past, Jack goes into battle mode and Riley wonders if it’s dangerous to trust him with her heart.
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Glamorous Illusions: A Novel (Grand Tour Series)
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I am very impressed with this book! It is easy to get caught up in the storyline and follow its flow. It’s clear that Lisa Bergren has done her research because this story is jam-packed with lots of little historical references and nuances that make it substantial. The chapters alternate from the viewpoints of two main characters, Cora and William. (This reminds me of the first novella Bergren wrote to follow “The River of Time” series. In that novella the chapters alternate between the vantage points of Gabi and Lia.) Seeing the same situation from multiple angles adds an interesting dynamic to the book. I appreciate reading Christian fiction that’s more than just a sweet story. I crave depth, character development and a storyline that isn’t predictable. “Glamorous Illusions” didn’t disappoint me in any of these areas! This was one of those books where I had to struggle to “pace myself” while reading it. I could have easily convinced myself to pull an all-nighter and polish it off – but then it would have been over. This book is THAT good, and I just wanted to savor it for a little bit longer. The best part of “Glamorous Illusions” was noticing that it is just “Book One!” I look forward to reading future books in the series!
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Paradise Valley (The Daughters of Caleb Bender Book #1)
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While I am not Amish fiction’s #1 fan, I have read a few Amish titles which I’ve liked, and most particularly, Levi’s Will by Dale Cramer. I’ve waited a long time to get my hands on a new book by Cramer, and I was not disappointed. The saga of the Daughters of Caleb Bender begins with Paradise Valley, a fascinating introduction to the Bender family in the early 1900s. Knowing that Paradise Valley is based on actual events with added details from the author’s own family history made this story especially interesting to me. This book is a heart-tugging look at the life of one Amish family, their faith and unwavering devotion to family, hard work and God. I was drawn into this story and left wanting more.
Searching for a place to relocate his family where no such laws apply, Caleb learns there’s inexpensive land for sale in Mexico, a place called Paradise Valley. Despite rumors of instability in the wake of the Mexican revolution, the Amish community decides this is their answer. And since it was Caleb’s idea, he and his family will be the pioneers. They will send for the others once he’s established a foothold and assessed the situation.
Caleb’s daughters are thrown into turmoil. Rachel doesn’t want to leave Jake. Her sister, Emma, who has been courting Levi Mullet, fears her dreams of marriage will be dashed. Miriam has never had a beau and is acutely aware there will be no prospects in Mexico.
Once there, they meet Domingo, a young man and guide who takes a liking to Miriam, something her father would never approve. While Paradise Valley is everything they’d hoped it would be, it isn’t long before the bandits start giving them trouble, threatening to upset the fledgling Amish settlement, even putting their lives in danger. Thankfully no one has been harmed so far, anyway.
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