The Breakdown

Author: B.A Paris

Book:  The Breakdown

Publication Date: July 2017

Genre: Suspense

Author Summary: If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust?

Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods. It was on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, and a woman was sitting inside—the woman who was killed. She’s been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It’s a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm, and she probably would have been hurt herself if she’d stopped. Not only that, her husband would be furious if he knew she’d broken her promise not to take that shortcut home.

But since then, she’s been forgetting every little thing. Where she left the car; if she took her pills; even the alarm code.

The only thing she can’t forget is that woman, the woman she might have saved, and the terrible nagging guilt.

And the silent calls she’s receiving, or the feeling that someone’s watching her…

My Review: After reading Paris' first book "Behind Closed Doors" I knew I just had to read this one too.  It did not disappoint!  You are held in suspense throughout the book to figure out who did it!  After suspecting character after character clues starting adding up and I finished the book with I KNEW IT!  Once you begin reading it, it's hard to put down.  The book quickly becomes a quick read.  I am definitely hooked on Paris' writing and cannot wait for the release of her next book!  

A Light on the Hill

Author: Connilyn Cossette

Book:  A Light on the Hill (Cities of Refuge Book 1)

Publication Date: Feb. 2018

Genre: Inspirational, Biblical Fiction

Author Summary: Though Israel has found relative peace, Moriyah has yet to find her own.  Attempting to avoid the scorn of her community she's spent the last seven years hiding behind the veil she wears.  Underneath her covering, her face is branded with the mark of the Canaanite Gods, a shameful reminder of her past captivity in Jericho and an assurance that no man will ever want to marry her.  When her father finds a widower who needs a mother for his two sons, her hopes rise.  But when their introduction goes horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee for her life.  Seeking safety at one of the newly established Levitical cities of refuge, she is wildly unprepared for the dangers she will face and the enemies - and unexpected allies - she will encounter on her way. 

My Review:  I am in love with this next series.  If you didn't read the Out of Egypt (3 books) you'll be fine to still read this one.  Cossette gives enough background to be able to follow along.  I still recommend you go back and read the Out of Egypt because it is amazing!!  Moriyah has covered her face with a veil for the last 7 years to hide the mark of the Canaanite gods that was burned into her face.  The veil also represents the sheild she has put up to keep others away.  Her father finds a widower to marry Moriyah.  Moriyah agrees to the marriage to appease her father.  A tragic accident forces Moriyah to seek refuge.  On her travels she befriends allies and faces enemies.  I cannot wait to read the next book! 

Wings of the Wind

Author: Connilyn Cossete 

Book:  Wings of the Wind (Out of Egypt book 3)

Publication Date: May 2017

Genre: Inspirational, Biblical Fiction

Author Summary: Alanah, a Canaanite, is no stranger to fighting and survival. When her family is killed in battle with the Hebrews, she disguises herself and sneaks onto the battlefield to avenge her family. The one thing she never counted on was surviving. 

Tobiah, a Hebrew warrior, is shocked to find an unconscious, wounded woman among the Canaanite casualties. Compelled to bring her to a Hebrew healer back at their camp, he is soon confronted with a truth he can't ignore: the only way to protect this enemy is to marry her.

Unused to being weak and vulnerable, Alanah submits to the marriage--for now. As she comes to know and respect Tobiah and his people, however, she begins to second-guess her plans of escape. But when her past has painfully unanticipated consequences, the tentative peace she's found with Tobiah, the Hebrews, and Yahweh is shaken to the core. Can Alanah's fierce heart and strength withstand the ensuing threats to her life and all she's come to love?

My Review:  Alanah is used to fending for herself.  She was taught to use her bow to protect herself.  She sets out to avenge her father and brothers.  She is injured and found by Tobiah, a Hebrew.  Tobiah brings Alanah back to his camp for healing.  To protect her he marries her.  Alanah doesn't feel she needs to be protected by Hebrews.  Her strength and commitment to Yaweh are tested when she finds herself in Jericho with a female Hebrew.  Will she stand with Yahweh and her newfound faith or will she return to the Canaanite life?  This is another fantastic read by Cossette.  It's brings the series to an end but you find yourself wanting more.  Never fear, Cossette is working on a second series that is sure to captivate you!