Capturing Hope by Angela K. Couch – Review

December 5, 2023 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

About the Book

One step ahead of the Nazi’s. . .leaves Nadia little room for hope.

Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.

After her father is murdered by Nazis and her mother flees to her native Germany, hope is something of which Nadia Roenne feels little—even if it is the meaning of her name. It isn’t until an American photographer sacrifices his escape from Poland to save a Jewish family, that she finds a purpose. David Reid is very familiar with failure, but when he is charged with getting Nadia safely out of Poland, he is determined to succeed—even if she works against him at every turn, putting other’s lives ahead of her own. While they race against the daily shower of bombs over Warsaw and the ever-nearing German army, Nadia grows used to risking her life. . .but dare she risk her heart?

Week in Review 11/26/23 to 12/1/23 & a Giveaway

December 2, 2023 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Week in Review

Happy December, friends. Anyone else wondering how that happened? This December is kind of weird for me. If you’ve subscribed to my author newsletter, you already know that the company I have worked for the past 23 years made the decision to shut down our division. That means a little over 100 people are losing their jobs. The company is laying people off in rounds. The first round happens this coming Friday (Dec 8), then the next on Jan 5, and the end of everything is Feb 2.

I’m in that last round. While I’m grateful to have my job for a couple more months (and a good severance package), I’m grieving the loss of my coworkers. Many of them I consider good friends. So, if you think about it over the next couple of months, we would appreciate your prayers.

And then outside of work, life goes on. The final two books of my Love in Color series will be out in 2024 (book 3 is up for preorder and will release January 23, and book 4’s tentative release is April 16). I’m trying to plan out what else I want to get done in 2024 publishing-wise.

This past week, I also caught up on a few of my backlog reviews. I’m aiming to have all of them wrapped up by Christmas!

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Reviews, Spotlights, and More

The Color of Sky and Stone by Sara Davison – Review and Giveaway

December 1, 2023 by Suzie Waltner 6 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Color of Sky and Stone by Sara Davison, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Color of Sky and Stone
Series: In the Shadows #1
Author: Sara Davison
Publisher: Independently Published (through The Mosaic Collection)
Release Date: November 22, 2023
Genre: Romantic Suspense (Christian)

She is the only one who truly sees him.
Which makes her his greatest threat.

Black ops undercover agent Tane Temauri—code name Vapor—has made it his life’s mission to stay out of sight. Given the dangers inherent in his job, the last thing he can afford is to step into the open and become a target. Again.

Then a letter from a mysterious stranger changes everything. Although the letter was not meant for him, somehow, on a greater, cosmic scale, it feels as though it is.

But answering it will make Tane vulnerable.

Can he emerge from the shadows and risk everything for a woman he has never met?

If he does, more than his heart could be on the line. So could his life.

And hers.

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The Cowgirl’s Last Rodeo by Tabitha Bouldin – Review & Instagram Giveaway

November 29, 2023 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

About the Book

She left home to chase her dreams. Now she’s back seeking a second chance…

When Callie Wade’s horse goes blind, there’s only one man who can save her barrel racing career. Brody Jacobs is the best horse trainer she knows—if he’s willing to help. She broke his heart when she left him behind to go after rodeo stardom. This time, will they put their hearts on the line to reach the championship…and a future together?

The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt – Review

November 28, 2023 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

About the Book

On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dąbrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth.

When Antonina’s beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw’s Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland’s secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart–and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined.

Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, The Warsaw Sisters is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties.