Category: Dana Mentink

Book Review - Danger On The Ranch by Dana Mentink

8/15/2019

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Danger On The Ranch
Roughwater Ranch Cowboys book 1
Love Inspired Suspense
by Dana Mentink

-From Goodreads-

A Roughwater Ranch Cowboys story

After putting his serial killer brother in prison, former US marshal Mitch Whitehorse chooses a solitary country life--until his brother escapes. Now Mitch's former sister-in-law, Jane Reyes, needs protection...for herself and the toddler she's kept a secret. Mitch still isn't sure of Jane's innocence in his brother's crimes, but to keep his nephew out of a killer's grasp, trusting her is his only option.

ISBN-13: 9781335232168

Will a killer destroy everything...?

Danger, check. Romance, check. Intrigue, check. Family, check. A truly psychopathic killer, check. Once again author Dana Mentink ticks all of the required boxes for a thrill-a-minute edge-of-your-seat pulse-pounding romantic suspense novel. Plus, on top of all that, you also get cowboys. Tell me, what more could you ask for?

Despite the fact that I kinda disliked the hero at first, it took me some time to warm up to him, I think Danger On The Ranch is one, if not the, favorite Dana Mentink book that I've read so far. I couldn't seem to put it down and read far into the night, far later than I should have.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

With Danger On The Ranch the author is off to a good start in her Roughwater Ranch Cowboys series. I definitely recommend it to fans of Love Inspired Suspense and I, for one, can't wait for the next book in the series.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Danger On The Ranch by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Act Of Valor by Dana Mentink

7/14/2019

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Act Of Valor
True Blue K-9 Unit book 2
Love Inspired Suspense
by Dana Mentink

-From Goodreads-

She saw something she shouldn't have...
A True Blue K-9 Unit story

When airline employee Violet Griffin encounters several suspicious passengers, she's thrust into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drug detection beagle, Eddie, can tell this is no small-time threat. Someone's gunning for Violet, and after recently losing his brother, Zach refuses to lose her, too...especially now that she's gone from friend to the woman he's falling for.

ISBN-13: 9781335232076

Will she let him protect her....?

Dana Mentink is by far one of my favorite Love Inspired Suspense authors and I read any of her novels that I can get my hands on, whether it's a standalone book or part of a continuity series like Act Of Valor happens to be.

Act Of Valor is a nail-biting tale of danger right from the start. Readers, and the characters, are dropped into the action from the first chapter and you are kept on the edge of your seat from there until the end. Speaking of the characters, Zach is the quintessential tortured hero and Violet has tough exterior and gentle heart, but it was the homebaked-gourmet-organic-treat-eating Beagle, Eddie who captured my heart. What can I say, I'm a sap for a cute dog in uniform...

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Dana Mentink's contribution to the True Blue K-9 Unit series was an excellent one and a book I definitely enjoyed. Now I just need to read to the rest of them and find out about the overarching mystery...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Act Of Valor by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Mini-Review - Shield Of Protection by Dana Mentink

7/2/2019

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Shield Of Protection
True Blue K-9 Unit book 0.5
Love Inspired Suspense
by Dana Mentink

Protecting and serving in the Big Apple

An exciting prequel to the True Blue K-9 Unit series

Her uncle’s business practices have put a target on April Reed’s back. He’s gone into hiding, and April’s the only link the drug runners have to him. NYPD K-9 Unit officer Declan Maxwell and his dog, Storm, will do anything to keep her safe. With danger stalking them, they’ll race to save her uncle without losing their lives in the process.

ASIN: B07FKQN2JS

My Review

Danger lurks...all around them...

Shield Of Protection is the first prequel that I've read for any of the Love Inspired Suspense series and it was a real treat as it's written by one of my favorite romantic suspense authors. Dana Mentink starts off the book, and series, with a real bang and paves the way for what I know will prove to be a heart-stopping K-9 series that is sure to appeal to dog-lovers and suspense fans....

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Shield Of Protection by Dana Mentink a 4 Bark rating.

(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)

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Goodreads 2019 Reading Challenge

6/25/2019

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2019 Reading Challenge

Jasmine has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2019!

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So, I completed my Goodreads 2019 Reading Challenge today! Well, actually it was more like almost a week ago, but... I wound up finishing 8 days earlier this year than last year. Not too bad, considering how busy I've been!

I am by no means done with reading for this year, couldn't stop even if I wanted to, which I don't, so check back at the end of the year to see my total stats for 2019 and whether I break last year's record of 163 total books logged into my Goodreads Reading Challenge.

2018 Stats

Goal: 75 books.
Started: January 1st
Completed: June 19th

Number of Books Ahead of Schedule: 40

Total Pages Read: 17,893

Fiction: 75 Non-Fiction: 0
Print Books: 44 E-Books: 31 Audiobooks: 0

First Book Completed (starting the challenge):
Flights Of Fancy by Jen Turano

Midway Book In The Challenge:
The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Final Book Completed (finishing the challenge):
Harbor Secrets by Melody Carlson

Longest Book (most pages):

Boxed Set
Wish Upon A Christmas Star by Kit Morgan, Allie Pleiter, Danielle Thorne, K.D. Garcia, Jessica L. Elliott,
Rachel A. Andersen. 682 pages.

Single Book
The Coffee Club Mysteries by Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink,
Candice Prentice, Janice Thompson. 448 pages.

Oldest Book:
The Cherokee Trail by Louis L'Amour
(1982)

Newest Book:
Wander Canyon Courtship
(July 1st, 2019)

This one isn't even released yet!

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2019 Birthday Celebration - This Or That Interview with Dana Mentink + Giveaway

2/13/2019

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Protecting and serving in the Big Apple
An exciting prequel to the True Blue K-9 Unit series

Her uncle’s business practices have put a target on April Reed’s back. He’s gone into hiding, and April’s the only link the drug runners have to him. NYPD K-9 Unit officer Declan Maxwell and his dog, Storm, will do anything to keep her safe. With danger stalking them, they’ll race to save her uncle without losing their lives in the process.

ASIN: B07FKQN2JS

This Or That Interview
with author Dana Mentink

#1. Cats or dogs? It’s dogs for this family. Those of you who follow me on social media have already met Junie the Wonder Dog. She’s eleven pounds of trouble in a fur coat, but we love the little pencil eating stinker! She’s rescued through a local shelter.

#2. Print or E-reader? Print. I will confess here that I brutalize my books, dog eared, folded pages, scribbling, you just can’t get that hands on experience with an ebook!

#3. Cake or Cookies? Why discriminate? I am happy to eat either one. Feel free to send dessert offerings along to my P.O. Box. Ha!

Junie the Wonder Dog

#4. Early Bird or Night Owl? I am embarrassed to say I go to bed as early as I possibly can get away with, and then I’m up at the crack of dawn. Since I haven’t slept through the night since roughly 1989, I am always ready for bed before the sun sets. Seriously. Party girl right here, huh? I teach third grade as well, so you have to be awake, alert and enthusiastic when those little feet cross the threshold! (See below to experience my pillow obsession problem.)

#5. Introvert or Extrovert? I am basically an introvert, but I can choose to be an extrovert when the occasion demands.

#6. Historical or Suspense? Suspense. I find that my attention span has gotten smaller and smaller as I age, so I need a good, fast paced suspense to keep my turning pages. Throw a ton of description at me and I’m struggling, so suspense fits me right now.

#7. Green or Pink? Green. Kermit the Frog is one of my biggest role models, so...

Bonus. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
I’m thinking about this one...

It pains me, really pains me, the way we judge each other and jump so quickly to being offended. Sadly, I have noticed that we Christians can be crushingly judgmental, even of our brothers and sisters in the faith. I repeat this scripture often to remind myself that I’m forgiven, marred and scuffed as I am, and I need to extend that forgiveness to others as much as I can. We’re in this together!

-Dana Mentink-

Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over thirty five titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Barbour Books, and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, and a chubby box turtle.

You can connect with Dana via her website at danamentink.com,
on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authordanamentink/ and Instagram (dana_mentink

It's Time For A Giveaway!

Giveaway: Dana’s next release, Shield of Protection, is a prequel novella to kick off
the upcoming Love Inspired Suspense continuity True Blue K-9 Unit.
She will be giving away a digital copy of that novella, as well as a “readers choice” ebook.
The winner can hop onto Dana’s website or her Amazon author page and select a book of their choosing.
https://www.amazon.com/Dana-Mentink/e/B001JRXHXK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1

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E-Book Review - The Coffee Club Mysteries by Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice, Janice Thompson

2/2/2019

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Genre:
Mystery

The Coffee Club Mysteries
by Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig,
Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice, Janice Thompson

-From Amazon-

Six Mysteries Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas

The coffee shop on the corner of First and Main in Oak Grove, Kansas, seems to attract a series of mysterious events. Or perhaps it is the six women who frequent the shop for book club who are magnets for trouble. . . .

Morgan Butler, owner of the Coffee Perk, finds a project worker hanged at her shop.

Penny Parson finds a gun in one of her beehives.

Evelyn Kliff discovers a dead church meal organizer.

Jo Anderson shares hazelnut coffee creamer, sending a woman into anaphylactic shock.

Harper Daggett is being stalked for an antique jade owl she bought.

Baker Jeanine Gransbury’s charity event money goes missing.

Join them as they unravel six unexplained events that have the potential to ruin business and spoil friendships if not handled with care.

ASIN: B07HYTLBS8

6 determined women, 6 mysteries to solve...

When I saw that The Coffee Club Mysteries had a lineup of six such amazing authors I knew it was a book I seriously wanted to read. Years ago I would have probably bypassed this book because it is a novella collection but a classic children's author changed my mind about short stories and novellas and I've read some pretty great stuff since.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Darlene Franklin

Elizabeth Ludwig

Candice Prentice

Cynthia Hickey

Dana Mentink

Janice Thompson

The Coffee Club Mysteries was great! Kind of like reading a mini Hallmark mystery movie series it had all of the elements of a good whodunit. Murder, theft, betrayal, frame-ups, and even a dash of romance in some of them. The stories segued almost seamlessly, showing the true talent of the six very different authors, Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice, and Janice Thompson. Another really cool thing about the book is that main characters are a wide variety of ages, from late twenties to mid seventies, so there is bound to be at least one for every reader to relate to.

While this collection can be read in several sittings, each novella took me about an hour or so to read, I found myself reading it in larger bites. Hey, there's nothing better than a good a mystery on a cold winter day when you'd much rather be inside. I loved The Coffee Club Mysteries and I would definitely recommend it to fans of any or all of these authors.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Coffee Club Mysteries by Darlene Franklin, Cynthia Hickey, Elizabeth Ludwig, Dana Mentink, Candice Prentice, Janice Thompson a 4.5 Bark rating.

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2018 Favorites (Print)

1/6/2019

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Favorite Print Books From 2018

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2018.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page

2018 Reviews

Fiction

Isaiah's Daughter

Lone Star
Christmas Witness

The Innkeeper's
Daughter

Mind Games

Lady Of A Thousand Treasures

A Rumored Fortune

Beneath The
Surface

The Reckoning At
Gossamer Pond

Caught By
Surprise

A Sparkle
Of Silver

The Great Lakes
Lighthouse Brides
Collection

A Light On
The Hill

Top Secret Target

Dead Drift

Kappy King And
The Pie Kaper

My Heart Belongs
In Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Fugitive Spy

The Backcountry
Brides Collection

The Amish Quilter

Flaw Abiding
Citizen

Amish Christmas
Emergency

Who I Am With You

A Refuge Assured

A Secret
To Die For

The Sea Before Us

Secular Fiction

The Key-Lock Man

The Secret Of
Mirror Bay

My Brother Michael

Non-Fiction

Staying Stylish

The Three Faces
Of Nellie

Joy To The World
Adult Coloring Book

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

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Book Review - Lost Christmas Memories by Dana Mentink

11/10/2018

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Lost Christmas Memories
Gold Country Cowboys book 4
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From Goodreads-

A witness with amnesia

Can she trust this Gold Country Cowboy with her life?Tracy Wilson witnessed a murder--but after a head injury, she can't remember what she saw. Now someone plans to silence her for good, and only cowboy Keegan Thorn believes her. With a killer after her at Christmas, Tracy is running out of time to remember...and falling dangerously hard for the cowboy who could break her heart.

ISBN-13: 978-1335490728

The memory is a powerful thing...even when lost...

This book came in the mail and I have to confess that I couldn't even make one day before picking it up. I didn't even get it cataloged in my book app because I couldn't put it down long enough.

I love Dana Mentink's stories, each of her Love Inspired Suspense books seems to be better than the last, and the Gold Country Cowboys series more than proves the point.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Lost Christmas Memories is an action-packed romantic ride that is sure to thrill readers to the very end. Plenty of twists and turns kept me guessing, second guessing, and beginning to think I was wrong about everything. Needless to say, I definitely recommend Lost Christmas Memories to any fan of Dana Mentink and her riveting romantic suspense...and to anyone who loves the genre....

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Lost Christmas Memories by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Cowboy Bodyguard by Dana Mentink

7/28/2018

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Cowboy Bodyguard
Gold Country Cowboys book 3
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From Goodreads-

She must protect a baby...
With her secret husband's help

In this Gold Country Cowboys novel, Jack Thorn gets a surprise call from the woman he married in secret years ago. Shannon Livingston needs his protection for herself and the baby she's hiding from a biker gang targeting the mother. Now Jack must help Shannon, even if shielding her means pretending to be a true husband to the only woman he's ever loved...

ISBN-13: 978-1335490483

A fake 'family' but a chance at real love...

I've been a fan of Dana Mentink's for several years now, and, with each new novel she never ceases to wow me. I think the Gold Country Cowboys may be my favorite series from this author so far and I know that I especially enjoyed Cowboy Bodyguard.

It was a quick read because I just couldn't seem to put it down. I started it yesterday and only when I couldn't keep my eyelids open any longer early this morning did I manage to lay it aside for a few hours, of course, at first opportunity I picked it right back up and finished it in short order.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Dana Mentink's trademark heart-stopping suspense and thrilling romance is contrasted by themes of family loyalty, keeping promises even when it hurts, stepping out of the shadow of past pain, and the most important one, knowing and believing that our Father in heaven won't let us down like our earthly fathers do.

I loved Cowboy Bodyguard, and the rest of this series, and I am definitely looking forward to the next book....do I really have to wait for it????

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Cowboy Bodyguard by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Top Secret Target by Dana Mentink

6/27/2018

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Top Secret Target
Military K-9 Unit book 3
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From Amazon-

Her true identity is a secret
The next explosive Military K-9 Unit thriller

With his ex-wife next on a killer’s hit list, military police lieutenant Ethan Webb and his K-9 partner, Titus, must guard the woman posing as her. But courageous private investigator Kendra Bell refuses to be just bait—she wants to help bring down the killer. Can she play her part without falling for her pretend ex-husband?

ISBN-13: 978-1335490407

To catch a killer they must risk even their lives...

I've come to expect a lot from a Dana Mentink novel. Excitement, danger, intrigue, and of course, romance. Just when I think she has reached the pinnacle, she comes tops it with a new story. Needless to say, Top Secret Target did that and more.

Over the last few years I've read several K-9 unit related books and I have to say that I think Titus was my favorite of all of the K-9's so far. He's a big quirky galoot who knows his job and is loyal to the bone.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

I absolutely loved every minute of Top Secret Target, there were so many twists and turns that I was kept engrossed and guessing throughout.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Top Secret Target by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Book Review - Treacherous Trails by Dana Mentink

4/10/2018

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Treacherous Trails
Cold Country Cowboys book 2
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From Amazon-

Falsely accused…

Can she escape the real killer?

In this Gold Country Cowboys story, farrier Ella Cahill is accused of murder—and only former marine Owen Thorn, her brother’s best friend, can help clear her name. Now with someone trying to kill Ella, Owen must protect her…despite his promise to her brother to stay away from her. But can they work together to find the true killer before she becomes the next to die?

ISBN-13: 978-1335490247

Can he see past his pain to save her life?

So, I've been a fan of Dana Mentink for some time now and I have to say that Treacherous Trails is probably her best book yet. Action-packed and fast-paced from the very beginning, Dana Mentink takes the Thorn family, and readers, to a new level of adrenaline laced danger, intrigue, and betrayal. I was kept engrossed and flipping pages nearly as fast as my fingers could go. Definitely a book I couldn't put down.

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Treacherous Trails was also thought provoking, and even a little convicting, as both Owen and Ella struggle with learning that sometimes sacrificing your dreams, even when it hurts, can bring about God's very different, but ultimately much better plan.

Treacherous Trails, Dana Mentink's latest, is a MUST read if you love romantic suspense!

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Treacherous Trails by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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2017 Favorites (Print)

1/1/2018

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Favorite Print Books From 2017

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2017.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page

2017 Reviews

Fiction

The House On
Foster Hill

Lone Star
Christmas Rescue

The Silent
Songbird

Disillusioned

The Mark Of
The King

Death At
Thorburn Hall

Lady Jayne
Disappears

Mission
Undercover

High As The Heavens

Portrait Of
Vengeance

Catching
The Wind

Cowboy Christmas
Guardian

Many
Sparrows

Still
Life

Behind
The Scenes

Plain
Retribution

The Austen
Escape

Deadly
Proof

A Lady In
Disguise

Witch

Secular Fiction

Rose
Cottage

The Man In The
Brown Suit

Madam, Will
You Talk?

Non-Fiction

Gems Of Wisdom

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

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5th Blogoversary Celebration - Guest Post from Dana Mentink + Giveaway

12/7/2017

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UNDER THE RANCHER'S PROTECTION

Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job: assessing mineral rights in a mine in gold country. But after rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy seems to feel responsible for her. That is, until he discovers she's from the family that he'll never forgive for his wife's death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, cowboy honor and an unexpected attraction keep Barrett by her side, even at his own risk. And since Shelby won't back down, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…a woman someone wants to kill by Christmas.

ISBN-13: 978-0373457434

Guest Post from
Dana Mentink

The Christmas Bells are Jingling Here at Mentink Manor

Oh how I love Christmas time! Hello, all. Dana Mentink here. I am a suspense and mystery writer, among other things, so I thought I’d take the time out of my writing life to give you a peek into my Christmas season. Let’s get the work related stuff out of the way first, shall we? I’m a part time third grade teacher so I am especially grateful to have some days off of teaching little folks during the holidays. There’s never an extended break from my writing job, but that’s just fine by me, as it’s my passion and going without it for a while is like trying to stay on a stale bread and water diet. Torture! At the moment, I’m working on a four book cowboy suspense series, a cozy mystery proposal and an ebook, so there’s plenty to keep me busy. For me, peak hours are early in the morning before all the craziness kicks in.

With two teen kiddos, a box turtle, parakeet and a naughty terrier, there’s always some sort of commotion at Mentink Manor. Christmas is especially madcap, as we prop up our old rickety artificial tree (the one next to which Hubby proposed to me!) It’s missing some branches and there’s a decided lean to the left, but we festoon that thing regally every year and hope Junie the terrier does not destroy too many ornaments! Christmas lights up on the roof? Check! Christmas Eve-after-church-pizza ingredients purchased? Check! Christmas carols blaring? Yep! Some calorie laden sweet baking in the oven? Er, yes, though I think it spells disaster for my efforts to lose those extra pounds that keep sneaking back when I’m not looking. Sigh!

But the best moments, of course, are the time with my kiddos when we are all gathered around enjoying the season together. These are rare and precious minutes as these young Mentinks are busy with college, friends, work, etcetera. Still, though, when we’ve got our mugs of hot cocoa and we’re gathered around watching a silly Christmas movie (“Buddy Elf. What’s your favorite color?”) it is a time to remember that God blessed us richly with family, with relationships, with time to get to know Him on this earth. What more precious gift could there be than that?

I wish you all a blessed Christmas season and I thought I’d offered a little recipe you might want to try out.
I’m a food junkie (which explains the aforementioned pounds) so tell me,

what holiday treat you most enjoy whipping up
and you’re entered to win another little prize.

I’m going to give away a copy of Christmas Cowboy Guardian
(Print-U.S.only or Digital)
and an Amazon gift card to one lucky winner. *

Thank you for having me and I can’t wait to find out what treats YOU are making this holiday season!

Dana Mentink

*Giveaway runs from 12 am MST (Mountain Standard Time) December 7th, 2017 to 12 am MST December 14th, 2017

Dana Mentink

Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over thirty five titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teens Yogi and Boo Boo, a nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet.

You can find her at danamentink.com, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (dana_mentink.)
Dana also hosts a YouTube channel with lots of wacky prizes and fun (Author Dana Mentink.)

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Book Review - Cowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana Mentink

11/20/2017

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Cowboy Christmas Guardian
Gold Country Cowboys book 1
(Love Inspired Suspense)
by Dana Mentink

-From Amazon-

UNDER THE RANCHER'S PROTECTION

The holidays have never been so dangerous...

Hmm, where do I begin? Well, it's a Dana Mentink novel which in my book means it's a MUST read! And yes, Cowboy Christmas Guardian was everything I'd hoped for and more! Not only was there lots of romance and suspense plus some real twists and turns, but, one of the main settings was an old gold mine! Since I am a romantic suspense - reading rockhound it was right up my alley! Hard to put down and a lot of fun to read! Whether you just love stories with tall handsome cowboys or are looking for the perfect spine-tinglingly suspenseful holiday read, Dana Mentink's got you covered with Cowboy Christmas Guardian.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Dana Mentink

Author Website

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Cowboy Christmas Guardian by Dana Mentink a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Goodreads 2017 Reading Challenge

7/19/2017

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2017 Reading Challenge

Jasmine has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2017!

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So, I completed my Goodreads 2017 Reading Challenge today! I wound up finishing a month later this year than I did last year. But, July isn't too shabby at all. This year has been a bit of a rollercoaster personally so a July finish date definitely isn't too bad.

I am by no means done with reading for this year, couldn't stop even if I wanted to, which I don't, so check back at the end of the year to see my total stats for 2017 and whether I break last year's record of 150 total books logged into my Goodreads Reading Challenge.

2017 Stats

Goal: 75 books.
Started: January 1st
Completed: July 19th

Number of Books Ahead of Schedule: 34

Total Pages Read: 19,373

Fiction: 74 Non-Fiction: 1
Print Books: 66 E-Books: 9

First Book Completed (starting the challenge):
The Silent Songbird by Melanie Dickerson

Midway Book In The Challenge:
Dangerous Testimony by Dana Mentink

Final Book Completed (finishing the challenge):
Danger On The Mountain by Lynette Eason

Longest Book (most pages):
The Romance In A Bottle Romance Collection
Joanne Bischof, Amanda Dykes, Heather Day Gilbert, Jocelyn Green, Maureen Lang

Oldest Book:
Lori Adams And The Riverboat Mystery
(1971)

Newest Book:
The Promise Bride by Gina Welborn & Becca Whitham
(August 29th, 2017)

This one's not even officially released yet!

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Reading and history have been my passion since early childhood when my parents encouraged both. I was introduced to Christian fiction around age 4-5 while listening to radio drama adaptations of books by great authors including Janette Oke. I have been a voracious reader and avid library patron ever since. I started Tell Tale Book Reviews in December 2012. I am also an active volunteer in the areas I hold most dear, library, museum, and pets. Hobbies include a small bead jewelry business, watching classic movies/ TV, listening to Irish/Celtic music, and autograph collecting.

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Here Is Where: Discovering America's Great Forgotten History

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The Genesis
Tree by
Heather L.L. FitzGerald

Many
Sparrows by
Lori Benton

The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay

Starting From Scratch by
Kate Lloyd

The Backcountry Brides Collection

A Rumored Fortune by Joanna Davidson Politano

Fawkes
by Nadine Brandes

The Amish Quilter by Mindy Starns Clark & Leslie Gould

A Wells Landing Christmas by Amy Lillard

Dead Drift
by
Dani Pettrey

The Rose
And The
Briar by
J.M. Stengl

Shelter Of The Most High by Connilyn Cossette

A Secret To Die For by
Lisa Harris

Legacy Of Mercy by
Lynn Austin

A Sparkle Of Silver by
Liz Johnson

The Great Lakes Lighthouse Brides Collection

Lost Christmas Memories by
Dana Mentink

Christmas Hideout
by Susan Sleeman

Lady Of A Thousand Treasures by Sandra Byrd

Once Upon A Montana Summer
by Lisa T. Bergren

Amish Christmas Emergency by Dana R. Lynn

In Too Deep by Lynn H. Blackburn

Sugarplums And Second Chances by
Jill Kemerer

Edge Of Peril by Christy Barritt

Lone Star Christmas Witness by Margaret Daley

Kappy King And The Pie Kaper by
Amy Lillard

Who I Am With You
by Robin
Lee Hatcher

Flights Of Fancy by
Jen Turano

Sold Into Freedom
by Carole Towriss

Cold Case Christmas
by Jessica
R. Patch

Cold Fury
by Susan Sleeman

Grave Peril
by
Mary Alford

Uncharted Hope by Keely Brooke Keith

The Lieutenant's Bargain
by Regina Jennings

The Curse Of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright

Taken In Texas
by Susan Sleeman

Never Let
Go by Elizabeth Goddard

A Desperate Hope by Elizabeth Camden

A Messed-Up Match
by Jessica
R. Patch

Of Fire
And Lions by
Mesu Andrews

The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Breach Of Trust
by Rachel Dylan

Buried Mountain Secrets by Terri Reed

The Lady And The Wish by J.. Stengl

Her Last Chance Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe

Killer Exposure
by Jessica
R. Patch

Between
Two Shores
by
Jocelyn Green

Amish Haven
by
Dana R. Lynn

Wander Canyon Courtship

A Reluctant Belle by Beth White

Lone Star Standoff by
Margaret Daley

Act Of Valor
by
Dana Mentink

His Wyoming Blessing by
Jill Kemerer

Cold Case
by Susan Sleeman

Cross My Heart by Robin Lee Hatcher

A Family
For Gracie by
Amy Lillard

Danger On
The Ranch
by Dana Mentink

Far Side Of The Sea by Kate Breslin

Christmas In Winter Hill
by Melody Carlson

The King's Mercy by
Lori Benton

Outbreak
by
Davis Bunn

Guarding The Amish Midwife by Dana R. Lynn

A Glitter Of Gold by
Liz Johnson

The Witness Tree by Denise Weimer

Until The Mountains
Fall by Connilyn Cossette

Dangerous Relations by Carol J. Post

Amish Weddings by
Leslie Gould

King's Blood
by
Jill Williamson

Above Rubies
by Keely
Brooke Keith

Clean Getaway by
Christy Barritt

A Dangerous Engagement
by Melanie Dickerson

A Plain
Leaving by
Leslie Gould

A Child's Christmas Wish by Erica Vetsch

A Passionate Hope by Jill Eileen Smith

All Things Beautiful
by Keely Brooke Keith

A Simple Singing
by Leslie Gould

Uncharted Journey
by Keely Brooke Keith

Cold Pursuit
by Susan Sleeman

Cold Dawn
by Susan Sleeman

Dead Ringer by Susan Sleeman

Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes

Romanov
by Nadine Brandes

Dead Silence by Susan Sleeman

The Killing Tide by
Dani Pettrey

Seeking
The Truth
by
Terri Reed

Finding Lady Enderly
by Joanna Davidson Politano

An Amish Christmas Kitchen by Multiple

One Final Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn

Diamond In The Rough
by Jen Turano

Recovered Secrets
by Jessica
R. Patch

The Spice
King by Elizabeth Camden

Hidden In Amish Country by Dana
R. Lynn
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Always Look Twice by Elizabeth Goddard
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Deadly Christmas Pretense by Dana Mentink
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Seconds
To Live
by Susan Sleeman
Dec 3rd

The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson
Dec 3rd

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