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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Royal Brides by Traci Hunter Abramson -- Blog Tour/Giveaway

Royal Brides

Author: Traci Hunter Abramson

Publisher: Covenant

Published: April 1st 2016

Paperback: 304 pages

ISBN13: 9781524400071

FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

In this eagerly anticipated companion novel to Royal Target and Royal Secrets, readers are invited back to the shimmering Mediterranean paradise of Meridia, where two royal weddings in a year are more than stressful—they’re deadly . . .

Lovely Meridian native Noelle Saldera yearns for adventure, but as the daughter of palace servants, working at Prince Stefano’s royal wedding may be as exciting as her life will get. But her options change drastically when she finds herself in the unlikely position of diffusing a bomb at the ceremony and being enlisted as the newest member of Meridian Intelligence—another wedding is in the works, and there can be no more close calls when Prince Stefano’s brother, Garrett, walks down the aisle. 

The bombing attempt at the first royal wedding leaves few clues as to the assailant’s identity. Desperate for answers, Meridian officials enlist CIA agent Jeremy Rogers to prevent a repeat occurrence at the upcoming nuptials. The beauty of the plan: the bride is Jeremy’s sister, so his cover is foolproof. What no one could anticipate is the instant connection between Jeremy and Noelle. Now, with their hearts on the line, the pair must work together to stop a seemingly unstoppable enemy before time runs out.

My Review

Royal Brides is another hit for Traci.  I really enjoyed getting back in to the Meridian world.  Traci does a great job of taking us back to these great characters and catching the reader up on the previous books (as it has been awhile since I read Royal Secrets and Royal Target), all while keeping a steady pace.  I loved Noelle.  I really appreciated what a tough and smart character she was.  What I also really enjoy with Traci's books are the short chapters.  Weird, I know, but I feel it really transitions the story quickly and makes the reader (myself included) keep reading so we can find out what happened next.  There is so much to enjoy in Royal Brides.  There is romance, some humor, spies, bomb threats,  suspense, and so much more!  

4 out of 5 stars.

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Friday, June 14, 2013

Esther the Queen by H.B. Moore


Esther the Queen

Author: H.B. Moore

Publisher: Covenant

Published: April 2013

ISBN13: 978-1-62108-417-4

Paperback: 217 pages

FTC FYI: Received a paperback from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

She is a beautiful young Jewess, content in her life of anonymity... He is the most powerful king in the world... When chance brings the two together, the course of history is forever altered.

The glittering court of the Persian Empire serves as the backdrop for one of the most poignant tales of courage in the Bible, brought vividly to life in the pages of bestselling author H.B. Moore’s sweeping saga. And it begins on a dusty road in the Jewish Quarter . . .

An unexpected meeting between Esther and King Xerxes results in an immediate and unmistakable connection. When Esther is summoned to enter the king’s harem—the first step toward becoming his wife—Esther is torn between her desire to be with Xerxes and the knowledge that they will forever be divided by the secret of her Jewish heritage. Encouraged by her family to do what she must to help her people, she deftly navigates her new position in the palace, quickly becoming beloved by all—including Xerxes.

But when a treacherous plan threatens to engulf the kingdom in violence, Esther must choose between love and duty.

My Review

I loved this book.  Heather's writing is practically perfect in every way (yes, like Mary Poppins).  Heather's telling of Esther's beauty, and kindness was described well.  I looked forward to every page she was in.  Even though he freaked me out, Haman was well written too.  He was downright evil.  Ahasuerus surprised me.  I didn't except to like him as much as I did.  He had a definite presence that I enjoyed.  I loved his and Esther's relationship and thought it was sweet when they were first getting to know each other.  From their first meeting at the well, to the chapter where she is brought to him from the harem, I loved it all.  Esther had a way of brightening any situation.  When she was first made queen, she would walk around the castle, getting to know everyone and trying to make all around her better.  I was happy when she went to the harem to visit Hegai, Nan, and Sarah.  She made everyone around her feel important.

5 out of 5 stars.  Heather is an amazing writer.  She has written many page turning books.  Use the links below to find out more about her.

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