Deceived

I received a copy of Decieved by Irene Hannon from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A chance sighting convinces Claire Marshall that the son she thought she lost is still alive--can former Secret Service agent Connor Sullivan help her uncover the truth?

For three years, Kate Marshall has been grieving the loss of her husband and their four-year-old son in a boating accident. But when she spots a familiar-looking child on an escalator in the mall, she is convinced it is the son she thought was dead. With police skeptical of her story, she turns to private investigator Connor Sullivan. The former Secret Service agent is dubious but agrees to investigate. Digging into the case he discovers that the incident may have been no accident at all. But if Kate's son is alive, someone is intent on keeping him hidden--and may be willing to go to lethal lengths to protect a sinister secret.

This is the 3rd book in the Private Justice series.  I've enjoyed each book in the series.  Kate lost her son and husband 3 years ago.  She moved to St. Louis for a new start and while at the mall one day sees who she thinks is her missing son.  She goes to mall security and the police only to be laughed at.  When she can't get the boy off her mind she goes to a private investigator.  Connor Sullivan and his collage buddies agree to investigate.  Not only do they find the boy Kate and Connor find love along the way.

Skylanders: The Kaos Trap

I received a copy of Skylanders: The Kaos Trap by Ron Marz and Mike Bowden from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The #1 kids videogame and hottest-selling toy, Skylanders, is coming to your bookshelf in all-new comic book adventures!

Join fan-favorite characters Spyro, Stealth Elf, Trigger Happy, and more in these original, never-before-seen stories that tie directly into the videogames.

My daughter wanted to review this book because she has the Skylanders game and more characters than I can keep up with.  This comic book was perfect for her.  Many of her favorite characters were included in the book.  This is a perfect fit for any Skylander fan.

Angels Walking

I received a copy of Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

When former national baseball star Tyler Ames suffers a career-ending injury, all he can think about is putting his life back together the way it was before. He has lost everyone he loves on his way to the big leagues. Then just when things seem to be turning around, Tyler hits rock bottom. Across the country, Tyler’s one true love Sami Dawson has moved on.

A series of small miracles leads Tyler to a maintenance job at a retirement home and a friendship with Virginia Hutcheson, an old woman with Alzheimer’s who strangely might have the answers he so desperately seeks.

A team of Angels Walking take on the mission to restore hope for Tyler, Sami, and Virginia. Can such small and seemingly insignificant actions of the unseen bring healing and redemption? And can the words of a stranger rekindle lost love? Every journey begins with a step.

It is time for the mission to begin…

What a great book to start a new series!  Karen Kingsbury has done it again.  She has a way of reminding us that God works in ways we never expect to get things done his way.  Tyler, Sami, Virginia and her family all find this out in the best way possible.  God brought them all together to help each one find the peace and new direction they each needed.  I can't wait until the next book in the series.

Angry Birds Comics Volume 1: Welcome to the Flock

I received a copy of Angry Birds Comics Volume 1: Welcome to the Flock by Jeff Parker and Paul Tobin fom NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Angry Birds are on the move by air, land, and sea in this exciting volume that collects the first four issues of the series!

Join Eisner-nominated creators Jeff Parker and Paul Tobin as they lead the flock through wild adventures across the birds’ island home.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Piggyland, the funnest place on the planet!

Discover the plots of the deceptive pigs as they attempt to swipe a nest-full of eggs! Feel the action as the Angry Birds crash through every page!

See it all in this awesome collection based on the best-selling game!

My daughter loves the Angry Birds game so I got this for her.  It didn't disapoint her at all.  All the characters from the game make an appearance.  She's looking forward to volume 2.

Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe

I received a copy of Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe by Max Lucado from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What if you could ask God anything? What would you ask? And how would he answer?

Chelsea Chambers is on her own. After a public split from her NFL superstar husband, Chelsea takes a bold step out of the limelight and behind the counter of the Higher Grounds Café, an old-fashioned coffee shop in dire need of reinvention. But when her courage, expert planning, and out-of-this-world cupcakes fail to pay the bills, this newly single mom finds herself desperate for help. Better yet, a miracle.

Then a curious stranger lands at Chelsea's door, and with him, an even curiouser string of events. Soon, customers are flocking to the Higher Grounds Café, and not just for the cupcakes and cappuccino. They've come for the internet connection to the divine. Now the café has become the go-to place for people in search of answers to life's biggest questions.

When a catastrophe strikes and her ex comes calling, Chelsea begins to wonder if the whole universe is conspiring against her quest to make it on her own. After a shocking discovery opens her eyes to the unseen world around her, Chelsea finds the courage to ask, and heaven answers in a most unexpected way.

I love Max Lucado's fiction books.  This was no exception.  Chelsea tries to make it on her own by reopening her family's coffee shop after separating from her NFL superstar husband.  She doesn't know how to run a coffee shop but she has a build in support group all round her.  All she has to do is allow the support group support her.  It's a good thing God supplies Chelsea with Manny.  Manny is Chelsea's guardian angel and just what she needs.

Elderberry Croft: The Complete Collection

I received a copy of Elderberry Croft: The Complete Collection by Becky Doughty from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Coach House Trailer Park is the last stop down the road of life for most of its residents. But a new girl sweeps into the neighborhood, charming them all with her wild nature, her elderberry gifts, and her outrageous laughter. What brings the mysterious Willow Goodhope of Elderberry Croft to this dead end place? From what—or whom—is she hiding?

ELDERBERRY CROFT: The Complete Collection (all twelve episodes) is the tale of one woman’s journey toward hope and healing, and the people whose lives she transforms along the way.

JANUARY BREEZE: There’s a new girl in town, and she’s breathing life into The Coach House Trailer Park, starting with the tiny cottage she christens Elderberry Croft. Kathy isn’t so sure about this wild child living across the way, with her generosity and exuberance for life. What is Willow Goodhope doing in a place like The Coach House?

FEBRUARY EMBERS: Richard and Patti Davis' days stretch out endlessly before them, but lately, Richard has taken notice of the new neighbor in Space #12. Will Patti lose the only man she’s ever loved to the green-eyed earth girl? Or will Willow steal both their hearts?

MARCH WHISPERS: Joe Sanderson believes that living simply is simply better living. He gardens, he cooks, he entertains Vivian. Everything is going just fine...then along comes Ms. Willow, with her whispering shadows and her elderberry pie, reminding him of what it means to be a man.

APRIL SHADOWS: The Cat Lady rarely sets foot outside her trailer during the light of day. But one morning, Willow shows up at her door, knocking her perfectly-ordered world off its axis. And when the stillness is further interrupted by the Shadowman, Shelly must confront her past in order to embrace her future.

MAY ENCHANTMENT: Managing The Coach House keeps Eddie busy, if not exactly fulfilled. But the new girl, with her red hair and crazy laugh, is stirring up the neighborhood. Willow's making waves, and Eddie's a little swept off his feet, too. When he comes face to face with the Shadowman in the middle of the night, Eddie questions everything he thought he knew about himself.

JUNE MELODY: Myra believes her doctor when he says she’s going to die, but when she encounters a deadly rattlesnake, she realizes that maybe she needs to start living again, rather than spending her last years sitting around waiting to die.

JULY MADNESS: Donny Banks is trouble with a big T. Edith keeps hoping if she helps her baby out one more time, he’ll get his head on straight. But big brother Eddie has had enough. This time, Donny’s knocking on the wrong door—one that belongs to Willow—and Eddie's having none of it.

AUGUST MEMORIES: Al's job keeps him busy during the day, and his Bud keeps him company at night. But Al is a prisoner of his past, and when one phone call changes his future, Al must choose to do the right thing. To his surprise, Willow Goodhope may just hold the key that will set him free.

SEPTEMBER LONGING: Prudence loves animal prints, big hair, and red nails. She also loves her man, Carney, but is beginning to wonder if he feels the same about her. When Willow Goodhope shows up needing a friend, Prudence gets the chance to reevaluate what’s important when it comes to matters of the heart.

OCTOBER MOURNING: The baby growing in Andrea's womb is a miracle, and she marvels at the way she’s changing from the inside out. But when faced with the knowledge that she can no longer manage on her own, will her pride allow her to receive help from Willow?

NOVEMBER AWAKENING: A Vietnam Vet, Doc suffers from severe post-traumatic stress, debilitating episodes that send him back to the bottle time and time again. When he discovers Willow on the verge of giving in to her own despair, he finds unexpected solace in stepping outside his comfort zone to comfort her.

DECEMBER DAWNING: It’s been almost a year since Willow moved into Elderberry Croft, and she can no longer ignore the shadows that drove her here. Is there hope for a new tomorrow?

What a great collection.  Willow is one weird duck but for some reason she fits in nicely at The Coach House Trailer Park.  She comes in with a bang and ends up helping everyone in the park.  Her healing seems to just be a side effect.  Why is it that it's easier to help someone else?

The Jokers Dozen

I received a copy of The Jokers Dozen by Laurie S. Sutton from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Joker transforms dozens of Gotham City citizens into laughing (and robbing) fools! Is the Dark Knight outnumbered, or can he even the odds? Should he use a Batarang or another high-tech weapon? Can the Caped Crusader save the city, or will the Clown Prince have the last laugh? In this interactive story, YOU CHOOSE the path Batman should take. With your help, hell take down The Joker's Dozen!

My daughter picked this book to review.  She's really got into comic books lately and says this one was really neat since you can choose how the story goes.