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Book Review - Dangerous Testimony by Dana Mentink

4/23/2017

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Dangerous Testimony
Pacific Coast Private Eyes book 4
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

LAST WITNESS STANDING

Four weeks before she's set to testify at a gang murder trial, someone is determined to make sure that Candace Gallagher Andrews never takes the stand. When nowhere is safe for the private investigator or her little girl, Candace turns to the only person she can trust – longtime friend and former navy SEAL Marco Quidel. For Marco, protecting Candace is not just another duty. As the trial date nears and the killer stalks ever closer, Marco knows fear for the first time – the fear of losing Candace and her daughter. But while Marco begins seeing Candace as more than just a friend, her late husband's memory is never far from her mind. So he must keep Candace alive – and not get emotionally involved – long enough to put away a killer.

PACIFIC COAST PRIVATE EYES:
Sisters fighting crime

ISBN-13: 978-0373456994

Will the cost of testifying be too high?

I'm sorry to be saying goodbye to the Gallagher sisters. They have provided hours of spine-tingling romantic suspense and Dangerous Testimony, the last one in the Pacific Coast Private Eyes series, oldest sister Candace's story, delivered more of the same great reading.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Dana Mentink is one of my favorite Love Inspired Suspense authors and Dangerous Testimony is a perfect example of why... it features even more danger, more romance, and the cutest little girl and big dog combo...

This latest romantic suspense from Dana Mentink is a real page-turner and a must read! It's the perfect way to spend quiet evening with murder and mayhem!

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Dangerous Testimony by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Paws For Love by Dana Mentink

2/11/2017

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Genre:
Romantic Comedy

Paws For Love
Love Unleashed book 3
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

THE ONLY THING SWEET ABOUT
JELLYBEAN IS HIS NAME

Jellybean the terrier is about to unleash some
serious mayhem on the unsuspecting town of Albatross.

There's no quiet on the set when the over-the-hill screen star Lawrence Tucker brings his naughty terrier, Jellybean, on location to the beachside town of Albatross, California. When Jellybean develops a rapport with Tucker's violin tutor, the painfully shy, socially awkward Misty Agnelli, her arm is twisted into minding the mischievous animal. Trailing Jellybean leads into the candy store of Bill Woodson, a handsome chocolatier with a painful secret and a three-year-old niece to raise.

Misty must deal with the unstable Tucker, a temperamental Jellybean, her budding feelings for the mysterious Bill, and the high-pressure atmosphere on the set. Though she wants nothing more than to flee, how can she tell her nana, Lawrence Tucker's biggest fan, that she abandoned the star and his dog?

It's actors, animals, and antics galore when Jellybean gives his own heartwarming performance.

ISBN-13: 978-0736966252

Mischief comes in small packages!

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

When I first picked up book one in the Love Unleashed series I really wasn't sure. I'd read, and loved, Dana Mentink's romantic suspense, but wasn't sure how romantic comedy would turn out. I fell in love with the dogs and and wonderful stories so fast I'm sure the pages spun! Paws For Love seemed a little more serious of a storyline but still had lots of comedic and romantic moments, and plenty of wacky canine antics.

Paws For Love is fun, funny, poignant, sweet, romantic, and everything that makes for a good read. From the adorable cover to the last kiss you will quickly fall in love with the naughty little Jellybean and the rest of the crazy and quirky characters in this delightful book. Don't miss this, or any of, Dana Mentink's wonderful canine-crazy Love Unleashed series.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Paws For Love by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Abducted by Dana Mentink

12/31/2016

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Abducted
Pacific Coast Private Eyes book 4
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

ON THE RUN

When the high school sweetheart she never expected to see again bursts through the door of her medical mission clinic, nurse Sarah Gallagher can't hold back her shock. But Dominic Jett isn't there to catch up. He's trying to save a life, and the thugs on his tail will stop at nothing to catch him. Now abducted and imprisoned on a remote island, Sarah and Jett become pawns in a tug-of-war between a powerful drug lord and a devious madman. And their only chance for survival is to work together to find the valuable painting the dangerous men are searching for. But with someone trying to kill them at every turn, can they locate it in time to keep their reunion from turning fatal?

Pacific Coast Private Eyes:
Sisters fighting crime

ISBN-13: 978-0373447787

Breathe. Just breathe.

Just when I thought a Dana Mentink book couldn't possibly get any more exciting, I read Abducted and found out just how wrong I could be. More action, more danger, and more romance, this book delivered it all. Abducted was an edge-of-your-seat, page-turning, impossible to put down story. Dana Mentink certainly knows how to keep her readers glued to the page and breathlessly engrossed in the storyline.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Abducted is a great blend of faith and romantic suspense. The length is perfect for a cozy afternoon buried in book, and maybe a cup of cocoa to go with it. If you are a Love Inspired Suspense or a Dana Mentink fan book three in the Pacific Coast Private Eyes mini-series is a definite must read for you.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Abducted by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink

9/8/2016

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Genre:
Romantic Comedy

Fetching Sweetness
Love Unleashed book 2
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

Standing Between Stephanie and Her
Dream Is One Hundred Pounds of
LOVABLE TROUBLE

It should have been so simple for Stephanie Pink: Meet up with Agnes Wharton in a small town in California, retrieve the reclusive author's valuable new manuscript, and be promoted to full-fledged literary agent.

But Agnes's canine companion, Sweetness, decides to make a break for it before Stephanie can claim her prize. Until Agnes has Sweetness safely back at home in Eagle Cliff, Washington, Stephanie will never set eyes on the manuscript she needs to make her dreams come true.

When Stephanie tracks the runaway mutt to a campground, she meets Rhett Hastings – a man also on the run from a different life and a costly mistake. Rhett agrees to help Stephanie search for the missing dog...thus launching a surprising string of adventures and misadventures.

Once Sweetness gets added to the mix, it's a recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.

ISBN-13: 978-0736966238

Love has gone to the dogs...

This Book received a 5 Bark rating

Dana Mentink

Author Website

I had no idea just how well Dana Mentink could do romantic comedy until I read book one in the Love Unleashed series, but I truly found it out with Fetching Sweetness. This book is wonderful! I totally loved it! From the crazy adventures of Stephanie Pink, I just love her name, and Rhett to Sweetness's habit of collecting strays in need of love, I enjoyed every minute spent reading it.

There are some truly thought-provoking moments mixed in with all the fun and romance. Both Stephanie and Rhett have some important things to learn as they spend several days together in close quarters with a huge dog.

And speaking of dogs, I love stories with pets in them. I just about died laughing over and over at Dana Mentink's hilarious and oh-so-very-true depiction of canine antics. Sweetness is just hysterical! You want to reach right into the book and hug him.

I really can't say enough about how much I enjoyed Fetching Sweetness. The romance, the comedy, the surprising twists, all made for a perfect read that I was sorry when I turned that last page. Now I will just spend my time looking forward to the next book in this heartwarming and side-splitting series.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink a 5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Sit, Stay, Love by Dana Mentink

8/5/2016

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Genre:
Romantic Comedy/Pet Comedy

Sit, Stay, Love
Love Unleashed book 1
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

“I've asked everyone from the shortstop to the hot dog vendors,
and no one wants a
thirteen-year-old mutt.”

Pro baseball pitcher Cal Crawford is not a dog guy. When he inherits his deceased mother's elderly dog, Tippy, he's quick to call on a pet-sitting service.

Gina isn't thrilled to be a dog sitter when her aspirations lie in the classroom. Furthermore, she can't abide the unfriendly Call, a man with all the charm of a wet towel. But with no other prospects and a deep love for all things canine, she takes the job caring for Tippy.

As Gina travels through Cal's world with Tippy in tow, she begins to see in a different light. Gina longs to show Cal the God-given blessings in his life that have nothing to do with baseball or fame. This pro athlete, along with an out-of-work teacher and an overweight, geriatric dog, is about to get a lesson in love.

The author is committed to donating a portion
of the proceeds toward senior dog rescue.

ISBN-13: 978-0736966078

Prepare to fall in love...with a dog...

I didn't start out as a dog lover, I was a cat person all the way....now 2 dogs of my own and many hours spent volunteering at an animal shelter later I am known as a dog person, too. I love stories with pets in them, especially comedy stories with a dash of romance.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating

Dana Mentink

Author Website

I've enjoyed Dana Mentink's romantic suspense books for a few years now and I honestly wondered how a pet-themed romantic comedy would turn out. I should never have questioned. Sit, Stay, Love is totally my new favorite book by her! I enjoyed every page and couldn't seem to put it down. I really can't wait to read the next title in the Love Unleashed series and hope it continues for several more books.

Dana Mentink knows her craft, I disliked Cal and his attitude quite a bit at first, really liked Gina's quirkiness, and completely fell in love with Tippy's crazy antics. Sit, Stay, Love is a delightful read filled with fun times and poignant moments, and Tippy most definitely steals every scene. This is one book you won't want to miss!

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Sit, Stay, Love by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Seek And Find by Dana Mentink

7/19/2016

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Seek And Find
Rookie K-9 Unit book 3
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

KILLER HEADLINE

Reporter Madison Coles wants to write and expose on the crime spree rocking Desert Valley, Arizona – but the small town's residents and police are tight-lipped. Even when Madison herself is attacked, the only help she can get is protection from rookie K-9 officer James Harrison and his trusty bloodhound. Suspicious of the reporter's motives, the handsome cop keeps her at arm's length. But the more Madison's life is threatened, the more focused she is on finding the truth – and the closer she gets to James. Can he help her find the story without them both ending up on the obituary pages?

Rookie K-9 Unit:
These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the
help of their brave canine partners

ISBN-13: 978-0373447466

Danger & romance bloom in the desert...

I truly enjoy reading Dana Mentink's exciting Love Inspired Suspense novels and this particular mini-series is right up my alley since it features dogs. As much as I liked Madison and James it was Hawk who really stole the show, what a big lovable troublemaking galoot! And, of course, Seek And Find did not disappoint with plenty of Dana Mentink's wonderful flavor of romantic suspense. Both the hero and heroine live up to the term and the bad guys are truly sneaky and diabolical, plus there are a few surprises in store. Seek And Find is a quick and easy, but exciting, read filled with enough danger and romance to thrill any romantic suspense fan. Definitely a must read this summer!

This Book received a 4 Bark rating

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Seek And Find by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Seaside Secrets by Dana Mentink

7/4/2016

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Seaside Secrets
Pacific Coast Private Eyes book 2
Love Inspired Suspense
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

IN THE LINE OF FIRE

Navy chaplain Angela Gallagher wants to put the past behind her, but she's still haunted by the wartime death of her assistant. So when his brother claims he's in danger and pleads for her to use her family's private detective company's resources to help him stay alive, she can't turn him down. But someone will stop at nothing – even murder – to keep her from revealing their secrets. She'll have to depend on a military colleague to keep her head above water. Dr. Blackwell was in the field with her when her assistant died, and he's determined to keep her safe. Can they sift through the web of lies to find the truth without losing their lives?

Pacific Coast Private Eyes:
Sisters fighting crime

ISBN-13: 978-0373447428

Death is one misstep away...

Another wonderful story in Dana Mentink's exciting Pacific Coast Private Eyes series! Seaside Secrets is a little more serious in nature, more than one character is dealing with PTSD, but is still filled with lots of spine-tingling suspense and romance.

This was a fun read because I could guess some things easily and others came as quite a surprise. For me, half the fun of reading a mystery or suspense novel is trying to solve the mystery or find the killer along with the characters.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

And another thing I just have to mention, I'm a lighthouse fan and this cover is simply gorgeous. The storm clouds and rough seas also adds some delicious drama enticing you to read.

Seaside Secrets is a story you won't want to miss and I, for one, am looking forward to the next book in this exciting series from the talented Dana Mentink.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Seaside Secrets by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

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2015 Favorites (Print)

12/31/2015

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Favorite Print Books From 2015

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2015.
They are in not listed in any particular order.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page,

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The Wood's Edge

Shadows Of Ladenbrooke Manor

The Pharaoh's Daughter

The Memory Weaver

A Most Inconvenient Marriage

Beyond All Dreams

The Crimson Cord: Rahab's Story

Sabotaged

Tiffany Girl

The Good Girl

Uncharted Redemption

Taken

The Cactus
Creek Challenge

Vendetta

Every Girl
Gets Confused

In Good Company

Lorie's Heart

Standoff At Christmas

My Brother's Crown

A Reason To Stay

Through
Waters Deep

Dangerous Tidings

Not By Sight

Emissary

The Huntress Of Thornbeck Forest

Yankee In Atlanta

Deadlock

We are excited to start reading and reviewing in the
new year and hope you will be joining us for...

With love,

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Book Review - Dangerous Tidings by Dana Mentink

12/30/2015

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense/Holiday

Dangerous Tidings
Pacific Coast Private Eyes – Love Inspired Suspense
by Dana Mentink

-From the back cover-

SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Brent Mitchell wants only one gift for Christmas: to find his sister. When he discovers that her disappearance is tangled with the death of private eye Bruce Gallagher, he joins forces with Bruce's daughter Donna to investigate. Grieving Donna is as tough as the determined military man...and will stop at nothing to find the truth. But the duo soon discovers that a murdered father and a missing sister merely top a looming pyramid of secrets on Coronado Island. Deadly secrets. These unlikely partners have vowed to stick together until their most important case is closed – but they may pay with their lives.

Pacific Coast Private Eyes:
Sisters Fighting Crime

ISBN-13: 978-0373447053

Will the past stop a future together?

As usual Dana Mentink delivers a tale of heart-stopping danger and romance. I got hooked on her exciting stories awhile back and Dangerous Tidings was the best yet.
I quickly came to care about the characters. The hero and heroine are both suffering from guilt over the past, both decisions made and things beyond their control, and both long for the forgiveness they believe they don't deserve.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author's Website

Throw in a mysterious young man, a Christmas gingerbread house making party, a grieving family, an adorable dog with a funny ailment, a cold swim, a killer, and you have the recipe for a perfect afternoon read.
Dangerous Tidings is another winner from Dana Mentink, whether you like holiday stories or romantic suspense.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Dangerous Tidings by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

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Pacific Coast Private Eyes book 4
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

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Love Unleashed book 2
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Rookie K-9 Unit book 3
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