One Little Lie Celebrate Lit Tour

Posted on March 15, 2020March 13, 2020 by abbasprayerwarriorprincess

My Thoughts

Award winning author, Colleen Coble has written another riveting, award worthy book with One Little Lie. This contemporary Christian novel is a murder, mystery, suspense that caught my attention on the very first page. I was invested in the story of Jane Hardy and turned page after page to read it.

Whenever I pick up a Colleen Coble book I am certain it is going to be a nail biting experience. I was not disappointed with One Little Lie. It was incredible. This suspense, mystery had me on the edge of my seat flipping pages. The story is brilliant and extremely realistic. Yes, it could and probably has happened. The depth of the characters and plot was phenomenal. Do not expect a light read but something to engage your mind with this one.

This is Book One in The Pelican Harbor Series. The Prologue was so captivating I sincerely hoped the entire store would continue from there. Obviously it was only a bit of history, but it whet my appetite for the main course.

This is the story of Sheriff Jane Hardy. She is a feisty petite law enforcement officer with a troublesome past. Reid Bechtol is a famous newsperson that has come to do a documentary on small town police departments. When dead bodies begin to show up he is there to offer his assistance to Jane.

The author has provided readers with twists, turns, and surprises to make this a book that is hard to put down. Inspirational messages are woven throughout this engaging story along with multiple life lessons.

I highly recommend this 5 star novel. It has discussion questions in the back so it will make a great reading group selection. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit but these are my honest opinions.

About the Book

Book: One Little Lie

Author: Colleen Coble

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: March 3, 2020

It started with one little lie. But Jane Hardy will do everything in her power to uncover the truth in this gripping new romantic suspense.

Jane Hardy is appointed interim sheriff in Pelican Harbor, Alabama, after her father retires, but there’s no time for an adjustment period. When her father is arrested for theft and then implicated in a recent murder, Jane quickly realizes she’s facing someone out to destroy the only family she has.

After escaping with her father from a cult fifteen years ago, Jane has searched relentlessly for her mother—who refused to leave—ever since. Could someone from that horrible past have found them?

Reid Bechtol is well-known for his documentaries, and his latest project involves covering Jane’s career. Jane has little interest in the attention, but the committee who appointed her loves the idea of the publicity.

Jane finds herself depending on Reid’s calm manner as he follows her around filming, and they begin working together to clear her father. But Reid has his own secrets from the past, and the gulf between them may be impossible to cross—especially once her father’s lie catches up with him.

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About the Author

Best-selling author Colleen Coble’s novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers’ Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has over 2 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. You can visit her website at http://colleencoble.com.

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Strands of Truth Celebrate Lit Book Tour

Posted on September 9, 2019September 8, 2019 by abbasprayerwarriorprincess

My Thoughts:

Strands of Truth by gifted wordsmith Colleen Coble is a magnificent Contemporary Christian fiction. I began reading it and was completely whisked away into a world of mystery, adventure, and suspense.

This is the spellbinding tale of Harper. Through DNA testing she found out she has a half-sister, Annabelle. They live fairly close to each other. Both of their mothers died rather tragically and the girls do not know the name of their father. The mystery only escalates with danger and romance in this captivating story.

Author Coble has a writing style that starts starts strong and just keeps growing. I was captured within the first few pages of reading. My attention held all the way until the end. The plot has surprises with twists and turns that kept me on my toes. It was a breathtaking read.

The characters are realistic and so lifelike that they felt like people I knew. Details were given and I learned information on a subject that I never knew. I enjoyed learning about pen shells, mollusks, and oysters as well as the ocean. The author did a flawless job with her research. This is a well planned, researched, and extremely well written novel.

All while reading it the story played in my head like a movie. Why not? This would be a great movie. The issues are current. Finding a half sibling and foster care are always relevant and emotional. This would be perfect for the big screen.

Life lessons on forgiveness, prejudice, trust, and family are artfully woven throughout this riveting masterpiece. I could not put this book down! It is amazing.

I highly recommend this to anyone that likes suspense or mystery. The romance is there but not the main focus. At the end of the book are discussion questions. I rate this 5 out of 5 stars unless I can give it a 6!

A copy was provided by the Publisher but these are my own, honest words.

About the Book:

Book: Strands of Truth

Author: Colleen Coble

Genre: Suspense

Release Date: September 10, 2019

Harper Taylor is used to being alone—after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own.

So when a DNA test reveals a half-sister living just two hours away, Harper is both hopeful and nervous. Over warm cinnamon rolls, Harper and Annabelle find striking similarities in their stories. Is it just a coincidence that both their mothers died tragically, without revealing Harper and Annabelle’s father’s name?

Oliver’s son Ridge still sees Harper as a troubled teen even all these years later. But when Oliver is attacked, Ridge and Harper find themselves working together to uncover dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy them all. They must unravel her past before they can have any hope for the future.

Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.

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About the Author

Colleen Coble is a USA TODAY bestselling author and RITA finalist best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels, including The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, Twilight at Blueberry Barrens, and the Lavender Tides, Sunset Cove, Hope Beach, and Rock Harbor series. Connect with Colleen online at colleencoble.com; Instagram: colleencoble; Facebook: colleencoblebooks; Twitter: @colleencoble.

Read a Premium Excerpt

Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.

Strands of Harper Taylor’s childhood are resurfacing—but will the truth save her . . . or pull her under?

Harper Taylor is used to being alone— after all, she grew up in one foster home after another. Oliver Jackson finally took her under his wing when she was a runaway teenager, and now Harper pours her marine biology knowledge into Oliver’s pen shell research. But she’s never stopped wishing for a family of her own.

Suspense, romance, and generational secrets meld in this engrossing new novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble.

“Free-dive into a romantic suspense that will leave you breathless and craving for more.” –DiAnn Mills, bestselling author

“As always, Colleen Coble never disappoints. Strands of Truth is no exception. I was hooked from the first page. Trying to read this story slowly is impossible. Don’t be surprised when you find yourself flipping the pages in a hurry to find out what happens next! This one is for your keeper shelf.” –Lynette Eason, bestselling, award-winning author of the Blue Justice Series

“Colleen Coble’s latest book, Strands of Truth, grips you on page one with a heart-pounding opening and doesn’t let go until the last satisfying word. I love her skill in pulling the reader in with believable, likable characters, interesting locations, and a mystery just waiting to be untangled. Highly recommended.” –Carrie Stuart Parks, bestselling author of Formula of Deception

“Once again, Colleen Coble delivers an intriguing, suspenseful tale in Strands of Truth. The mystery and tension mount toward an explosive and satisfying finish. Well done.” –Creston Mapes, bestselling author

“Just when I think Colleen Coble’s stories can’t get any better, she proves me wrong. In Strands of Truth, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The characterization of Ridge and Harper and their relationship pulled me immediately into the story. Fast paced, with so many unexpected twists and turns, I read this book in one sitting. Coble has pushed the bar higher than I’d imagined. This book is one not to be missed.” –Robin Caroll, best-selling author of the Darkwater Inn series

“It’s in her blood! Colleen Coble once again shows her suspense prowess with a thriller as intricate and beautiful as a strand of DNA. Strands of Truth dives into an unusual profession involving mollusks and shell beds that weaves a unique, silky thread throughout the story. So fascinating I couldn’t stop reading!” –Ronie Kendig, bestselling author of The Tox Files

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Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Author Colleen Coble

Posted on January 21, 2019January 19, 2019 by abbasprayerwarriorprincess

Do you have certain authors you really enjoy? Fellow Hoosier Colleen Coble is one of mine. Whenever I pick up a book she has penned I know that I am in for a treat. Today’s subject is another excellent example of just that.

“Secrets at Cedar Cabin” is a page turning, intriguing tale that had me doing nothing except reading it. It took very few pages to get captured within its tight grasp. This mesmerizing tale is a contemporary Christian mystery packed with action, adventure, and romance. It is 352 pages of emotions that jumped off of the page and right into me.

Author Coble has a smooth style of writing. It is obvious she is a seasoned professional. She is one of the best Christian mystery and romance authors I have found. Her prose weaves a tale that will have readers entertained, guessing, and on the edge of their chairs.

The characters are superb. They are well written, well described, and relatable. It is easy to imagine them in real life. Bailey could have been my buddy. I wanted to help her and many times found myself giving her advice. She was great.

The amount of details is enough to picture the scenarios but not too much to become bored. Dialog is plentiful and realistic. It doesn’t sound stiff. The mention of God and faith is sprinkled throughout the novel. The romance is so good. It has a great love story.

This book is for mature readers because of its subject matter of human trafficking, kidnapping, abuse, murder, and death. It is certainly not a light piece of fluff. The author tackles real life, gritty issues that need to be addressed. After the story look for a note from the author, acknowledgments, eight discussion questions, author’s biography, and advertisements. I love it when the author includes discussion questions.

I highly recommend this novel to mature readers. It would be a superb choice for a reading group. The author included discussion questions, don’t forget. If you are a fan of contemporary, romantic mystery you won’t want to miss this one. Even though it is Book 3, it can be read as a stand alone. I rated it five out of five stars.

A copy was provided from the publisher but I was under no obligation to post a review. These are my own, honest words.

About “Secrets at Cedar Cabin”

Book Description:

From USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble comes the third book in her beloved Lavender Tides series.

Her mother lied about her identity and her husband wasn’t who she thought he was—can Bailey even trust herself anymore?

Running for her life in the wake of her mother’s murder, Bailey Fleming escapes to the only place she can think of—a remote, dilapidated cabin in Lavender Tides. Intending to finally get to the truth behind the lies of her past, Bailey only finds more questions when bodies are discovered near her cabin hideout along with traces of a dangerous human trafficking ring. In an unlikely partnership with FBI agent Lance Phoenix, Bailey races to understand the mystery surrounding her life and circumstances before the murderer tracks her down.

Meanwhile, Lance is determined to rescue his sister, Ava, who was abducted after running away from home as a teenager. An unexpected lead brings him to the remote cabin, and he wonders if Bailey—with her suspicious past and strange connections to his sister’s case—is really who she claims to be and if she can somehow lead him to Ava.

Filled with Colleen Coble’s custom blend of suspense and romance, Secrets at Cedar Cabin takes us back to the evocative landscape of Washington’s coast where nothing is quite as it seems.

“Secrets at Cedar Cabin is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers turning the pages as they plunge into the horrific world of sex trafficking where they come face to face with evil. Colleen Coble delivers a fast- paced story with a strong, lovable ensemble cast and a sweet heaping helping of romance.” —Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of Tell Her No Lies

“Once again Colleen Coble has delivered a page-turning, can’t-put-down suspense thriller with Secrets at Cedar Cabin! I vowed I’d read it slowly over several nights before going to bed. The story wouldn’t wait—I HAD to finish it!” —Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning, bestselling author of Portrait of Vengeance and Formula of Deception

About the Author:

Visit her website at http://colleencoble.com.

Read a Book Monday: The House at Saltwater Point

Posted on July 9, 2018 by abbasprayerwarriorprincess

The House at Saltwater Point written by Hoosier author Colleen Coble is quite a captivating read. If you are in the mood for a sweet little bit of romance fluff, you’d better save this one for later. There is no fluff about this. It is a powerful suspense, mystery that is action packed. Although this is Book Two in her Lavender Falls Series, it could be read as a stand alone. Book one was just as breathtaking so I would encourage you to read it, too.

This is the story of Ellie Blackmore. Ellie buys houses and flips them, and she is quite happy doing it. The next project is her dream house and she plans on keeping it. Her sister, MacKenzie, turns up missing. Ellie learns unpleasant things about her sister. There are blood stains on MacKenzie’s boat. It is unknown if she is missing or dead.

We also meet Coast Guard investigator Grayson Bradshaw. He comes to investigate missing drugs and suspects MacKenzie. Things happen and he learns shocking and surprising news about his own life. Wow. This book keeps your interest and is hard to put down.

The author has a variety of secondary as well as her main characters in this book. Each one is well defined, has believable characteristics, and interacts well with the others. Dialog flows smoothly. The plot has been well thought, right down to mind blowing twists and turns that are so unexpected. The writing is so well executed that I felt as though I was there. I felt the emotions and saw what was happening like in a movie. Only a gifted wordsmith is able to transform words on a page to my surroundings and author Coble does it every time.

If you like international intrigue, mystery, action, terrorism suspense, danger, family secrets, With a little romance, this is the book for you. It has a light handed sprinkling of inspiration and scriptural content. Ellie struggles with letting God handle things in her life. That in itself is a great life lesson we all have faced at one point. I wish it had a heavier dose of it. It is still a fantastic book. I definitely recommend this captivating, don’t put me down until you are finished book. I rated it 5 out of 5 stars.