July 2022 – Page 2 – Simply Susan

‘Enriched’ (Knights of Brethren, Book 4) by Jody Hedlund

July 12, 2022 susansnodgrass

**About The Book**
**During a time when legends were born . . .**

***ENRICHED***

**A wealthy noblewoman with a heart of gold, a wounded knight closed off to love, and the sacrifices for a chalice that can bring healing.**

Lady Karina lives in a convent and expects to become a nun someday. When her wealthy father asks her to help his textile business become more successful by marrying one of the popular Knights of Brethren, Karina complies, ever the dutiful daughter.

During a royal quest to find the sacred chalice, Torvald is called home to save his family’s estate through an arranged marriage to a wealthy maiden. Although willing to do his duty, he’s vowed never to give his heart to anyone after watching his father suffer heartbreak over a woman.

As Torvald weds the kind and lovely Karina, he resists the pull of attraction to his bride. Even though Karina feels the sting of Torvald’s rejection, she chooses to love him unconditionally. As he resumes his search for the chalice and puts his life in jeopardy, Karina makes the ultimate sacrifice for him. Will he have the chance to love her in return before it’s too late?

**The real story of the Holy Grail continues . . .**
**Knights of Brethren**
Book 1: Enamored
Book 2: Entwined
Book 3: Ensnared (June 2022)
Book 4: Enriched (July 2022)
**Other YA books by Jody Hedlund:The Fairest Maidens**
Book 1: Beholden
Book 2: Beguiled
Book 3: Besotted
**The Lost Princesses**
Prequel Novella: Always
Book 1: Evermore
Book 2: Foremost
Book 3: Hereafter
**The Noble Knights**
Prequel Novella: The Vow
Book 1: An Uncertain Choice
Book 2: A Daring Sacrifice
Book 3: For Love and Honor
Book 4: A Loyal Heart
Book 5: A Worthy Rebel
**For a complete list of Jody’s novels, visit her Amazon page or website – jodyhedlund.com**

About Jody Hedlund
Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes clean, sweet romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

‘My muscles hardened. And I attempted to clear my mind as I always did before I went into battle. I operated ruthlessly when I was singly focused on my enemy.’

Jody Hedlund has once again brought us a wonderful medieval story in this fourth contribution in her Knights of Brethren series. This is Torvald’s story, and what a story it is! I’ve been waiting for his and it did not disappoint. Torvald has vowed never to love a woman after his mother’s desertion. But he hasn’t counted on the Lady Karina, who is all goodness. They marry to add Karina’s wealth to him and save his estate.

In the midst of all this, Torvald must still join the search for the Holy Chalice in order to heal his queen. Much danger ensures as everything seems to turn in a way opposite from what is necessary. Both Torvald and Karina must confront the evil in Hardanger Forest if they want to push forward. And it will come at a great cost.

Come along as Hedlund brings the best yet in the series (my opinion) and we learn that true love sometimes sacrifices for others. I can’t wait for the next in the series!

My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. The opinion here is entirely my own.

Language

English
Publisher

Northern Lights Press
Publication date

July 12, 2022
Reading age

13 – 17 years
Grade level

8 – 12
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09QKNWQC2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i6

‘Grace On The Mountain Trail’ (Call Of The Rockies, Book 8) by Misty Beller

July 11, 2022 susansnodgrass

**About The Book**
***This epic journey is her last hope to find her lost brother—the only family she has left.***

When Lola Carson’s father died, his last words spoke of a half-brother she’d never known about. And now, to claim her own inheritance and come to terms with her father’s secret life, she must find this mysterious man—whose last known whereabouts are somewhere west of the wild Rocky Mountains. After hiring family friends to accompany her on the trek, she sets out for a wilderness few white women have ever seen. She doesn’t expect the majestic peaks to captivate her so, nor the half-dead brave they find on one of the slopes.

White Owl left his village and his broken heart behind when he set out for fresh start. His newfound faith is the one anchor in his life. He’s desperate to learn more about the God he’s committed to follow and become an interpreter for the missionaries who led him to faith. But he barely starts his journey when a hunting accident nearly kills him. The woman who discovers him in the midst of his fevered delirium seems to be a gift from above.

But the more White Owl learns about Lola’s companions and her dangerous quest, the more he realizes his own calling is clear—to take her safely to her brother. The question is, will he have to sacrifice more than his heart to accomplish that goal?

From a *USA Today* bestselling author comes another epic journey through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, lives will never be the same.

About Misty M. Beller
Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love. For a limited time, you can get one of her bestselling novels FREE here: https://mistymbeller.com/freebook
Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.
Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.
Learn more at http://www.MistyMBeller.com.

**My Rating: 4 Stars!**
‘With Creator Father’s strength, he was doing his best to follow His commands. To obey the commands of the God who had shown himself both powerful and good in White Owl’s darkest moment.’

I love history, always have. Misty Beller quite excels at writing a great historical. This series has been so good. I don’t know if she has anymore books for us here in this series, but I’d be very happy if she did.

We have White Owl’s story. He appeared briefly in a previous book and it was good to see him get his own story. White Owl has accepted God as his Savior and it changes his outlook when he is confronted with someone who, shall we say, is not acting with the best of intentions.

It was also good to meet up again with some of the previous characters in the series, albeit briefly. I loved it so much I finished in less than a day! Well done!

Language

English
Publisher

Misty M. Beller Books, Inc.
Publication date

July 12, 2022
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09R84TMY2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2

‘The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip’ by Sara Brunsvold

July 7, 2022 susansnodgrass

**About The Book**
Aidyn Kelley is talented, ambitious, and ready for a more serious assignment than the fluff pieces she’s been getting as a cub reporter for the *Kansas City Star*. In her eagerness, she pushes too hard, earning herself the menial task of writing an obituary for an unremarkable woman who’s just entered hospice care.

But there’s more to Clara Kip than meets the eye. The spirited septuagenarian may be dying, but she’s not quite ready to cash it in yet. Never one to shy away from an assignment herself, she can see that God brought the young reporter into her life for a reason. And if it’s a story Aidyn Kelley wants, that’s just what Mrs. Kip will give her–but she’s going to have to work for it.

Debut author Sara Brunsvold delights with this emotional multigenerational story that shows that the very best life is made up of thousands of little deaths to self. You’ll want to be just like Mrs. Kip when you grow up!

**My Rating:**
3.5 Stars
3.5
A reporter looking for a serious assignment meets up with a dying patient in hospice. What she thinks is a terrible idea turns into a life changing assignment. How can writing and obituary for an ordinary woman help her career? Maybe it was meant for more than that.

Sometimes we should pay attention to every single person around us. Even those we think will have not one bit of beating in our lives. An unlikely friendship story that will bring some tears to your eyes.

My thanks to Revell Publishing for a copy of this book. The opinion here is my own.

Print length

363 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Revell
Publication date

July 5, 2022
https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Deaths-Mrs-Kip-ebook/dp/B09LWV7RTR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16EFWP7KDJ47L&keywords=the+extraordinary+deaths+of+mrs.+kip&qid=1657197758&sprefix=the+extraordinary+deat%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1

About Sara Brunsvold
Sara Brunsvold creates stories that speak hope, truth, and life. Influenced by humble women of God who find his fingerprints in the everyday, she does the same in her life and her storytelling. Sara’s recognitions include the 2020 ACFW Genesis Award for Contemporary Fiction. She lives with her family near Kansas City, Missouri, where she can often be spotted writing at a park or library. Learn more at http://www.sarabrunsvold.com.

‘The Deadly Shallows’ (Coastal Guardians, # 3) by Dani Pettrey

July 6, 2022 susansnodgrass

**About The Book**
**A mass shooting.**
**A stolen weapon capable of immense destruction.**
**A painful secret that threatens to tear two hearts apart.**

CGIS Agent Noah Rowley is rocked to the core when he learns of a mass shooting raging on his Coast Guard base. He and his team stop the attack, but not before numerous innocent lives are lost. Furious and grief-stricken, he determines to do whatever is needed to bring the mastermind behind the attack to justice.

Coast Guard flight medic Brooke Kesler evacuates the scene of the shooting in a helicopter carrying the only surviving gunman. Gravely wounded, the man whispers mysterious information to Brooke that immediately paints a target on her back.

As Brooke and Noah race to uncover answers, emotions between them ignite. Noah struggles to protect Brooke at all costs and to conceal the secret that prevents him from becoming what he longs to be–the right man for her.

Everything is at stake as a horrifying truth emerges. . . .

The mass shooting wasn’t the end game. It was only the beginning.

**“This action-packed thriller is sure to please.”**–IRENE HANNON, bestselling and award-winning author

**“I love Dani’s writing, and *The Deadly Shallows* is one of her best! Tightly written and dripping with tension. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”**–CARRIE STUART PARKS, bestselling and award-winning author of *Relative Silence*

About Dani Pettrey
Praised by New York Times best-selling author Dee Henderson as “a name to look for in romantic suspense,” Dani Pettrey has sold more than a half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storyline[s],” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today).

Her Alaskan Courage series and Chesapeake Valor series have received praise from readers and critics alike and spent multiple months topping the CBA bestseller lists. Dani has also been honored with multiple awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award, two HOLT Medallions, a Christy Award finalist, two National Readers’ Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award.

From her early years eagerly reading Nancy Drew mysteries, to paging through Agatha Christie novels or watching on-the-edge-of-her-seat adventure movies, Dani has always enjoyed mystery and suspense. She considers herself blessed to be able to write the kind of stories she loves—full of plot twists and peril, love, and longing for hope and redemption. Her greatest joy as an author is sharing the stories God lays on her heart. She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland, where she lives with her husband. Their two daughters, a son-in-law, and two adorable grandsons also reside in Maryland. For more information about her novels, visit http://www.danipettrey.com

‘How many people were going to die before this ended?’

I’ve been a fan of Dani Pettrey’s work since her first book years ago. They sit proudly on my shelves. This one is no exception to her action-packed suspense. The Coastal Guardians is a great series and I love it.

Join this amazing team as they try to stop a madman with a stolen weapon that could cause tremendous destruction if they don’t catch him first. There is a mass shooting that devastates the team, but it’s only the beginning of the havoc that falls in the wake of this diabolical maniac.

Pettrey deftly adds layers all along that serve to constantly bring more intrigue to the reader. The personal stories of those involved are great to watch as well. They struggle with real problems just like the rest of us, and they’ve allowed God into their lives and have His help with those problems. We also get a great secondary story as well as see old friends making an appearance. Very well done!