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E-Book Review - Expired Vows by Lisa Phillips and Laura Conaway

9/28/2023

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Fire. Family. Faith.
Last Chance Fire and Rescue

She sees the promise of freedom. He vowed to always be the hero.

EMT Trace Bently came back to Last Chance County to escape his past. After the loss of his wife, he gave up a promising career as a police officer for the chance to save lives every day as part of the Fire Department. When a hostage situation demands the help of a local counselor, Trace realizes the past he left behind has found him. He’s being given a second chance to save the life of someone he cares about.

If he can face the grief he buried.

Family Counselor Kelsey Scott has to secure this grant or admit failure. She can’t afford to lose any more pieces of the life she wants because of her own choices. When Kelsey becomes the target of a series of dangerous attacks, Trace steps in determined to protect his wife’s best friend. This hero breaks down all her resistance, but Kelsey can’t risk her own heart.

Even if it’s what will set them both free.

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: September 12, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

My Review

Will the past forever keep them apart?

Wow, the Last Chance Fire And Rescue series has done it again! New-to-me author Laura Conaway and familiar favorite Lisa Phillips kept me entertained, intrigued, and certainly guessing from start to finish in Expired Vows. I had my suspicions as to who the attacker might be, but then something would come up and I would second guess myself, and at the end I was still in for a few unexpected surprises.

As with the other Last Chance Fire And Rescue books that I have read I was once again impressed by the cooperation between the original creator of the characters, Lisa Phillips, and in Expired Vows, new author Laura Conaway. The creative combination was seamless and successful as far as I'm concerned as a reader. The continuity between the different co-authors in this series is also pretty good and I've been impressed so far.

At any rate, Expired Vows was a great romantic suspense read. It had plenty of of the mystery, danger, and romantic tension that I've come to expect from Lisa Phillips and in the Last Chance Fire And Rescue series. Laura Conaway's addition to the series was enjoyable to read and I had fun trying to puzzle out the who and the why behind it all. Plus you just couldn't help but root for the Kelsey and Trace to step out of the shadows of grief and fear and finally see the person standing there right in front of them. Needless to say I am hoping there will be more books in the series to come in the future...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Expired Vows by Lisa Phillips and Laura Conaway a 4 Bark rating.

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

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ACFW Storyfest 2023 Launch (Giveaway)

6/18/2023

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ACFW Storyfest 2023

About the Event

Created with Christian Fiction Reader-Fans in mind: the 2023 ACFW Storyfest! Come be part of ACFW Storyfest (formerly the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat). It all takes place Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023-Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

Come celebrate story and your favorite CF authors right on the premises of the ACFW conference—where hundreds of CF authors gather each year.

Learn more here!

What Authors Are Participating?

Sami Abrams, Kate Angelo, Pepper Basham, Laurel Blount , Sara Brunsvold, Colleen Coble,
Sara Davison, Lynette Eason, Loretta Eidson, Joni M. Fisher, Liana George, Sarah Hamaker,
Sarah Hanks, Rebecca Hemlock, Pam Hillman, Angela Hunt, Denise Hunter, Kelly Irvin, Dana R. Lynn,
Tracey Lyons, Joy K. Massenburge , Nancy Mehl, Shaen Mehl, Dana Mentink, Robin Caroll,
Dineen Miller, DiAnn Mills, Carol Moncado, Lenora Worth, Mindy Obenhaus, Candice Sue Patterson,
Lisa Phillips, Deborah Raney, Shannon Redmon, Terri Reed, Helena Smrcek, Betsy St Amant,
Brandy Heineman, Melanie Stevenson, Carrie Turansky, Marilyn Turk, Kathleen Turner,
Darlene L. Turner, Virginia Vaughan, John Walker, and Kimberley Woodhouse

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Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved books so much, she sat on the floor and cried because she was too young to know how to read.
That little girl grew up and loved books so much, she won awards in third grade for how many books she’d read.
Then, she loved books so much, she volunteered as a middle-schooler alongside her grandmother at the church library and had the time of her life helping other readers choose books. She stamped those little check-out cards with such intentional care and couldn’t wait to hear what they thought.
That girl grew up further and decided to write her own books, so she could inspire readers …so she could give them hope and encouragement and shine a light into the darkness, just like so many books had done for her.
That little girl is now a woman with twenty-five published novels/novellas behind her, and knows that without avid readers, she wouldn’t get to live her book-ish dreams.
Hi—I’m that little girl, all grown up now. (Actually, grown-up might be debatable. Older, how’s that? ::wink::) And I truly can’t wait to spend time with you at the 2023 ACFW Storyfest retreat in St. Louis this August!
Because you, dear reader, are what it’s all about. You’re the wind in our authorly sails, the faces we see while we cry and bleed over our keyboards, and the hearts we can’t wait to reach. See you there!

— BETSY ST. AMANT

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Just Read Review Blitz - Expired Hope by Lisa Phillips & Megan Besing (Review)

4/26/2023

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Expired Hope
by Megan Besing & Lisa Phillips, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

She battled every fire she ever faced.
He’s risking everything for the chance to belong.

Veteran and therapist Natalie Atkinson watched her Army career explode in her face. All she ever wanted was to help people carry their burdens. Seeking a new future in Last Chance County doesn’t start so well when she’s the one being rescued from a client’s burning house. To make matters worse, now she’s stuck evaluating the truck and rescue squads for the fire department. When the chief overhears why she left her last job, she’s determined to prove to him and her boss that she’s still the right therapist to assess his crew.

No matter if success takes everything she’s got.

Fire Chief Macon James is the right man for the job. He doesn’t need a therapist interfering with the running of his crew or putting his position in jeopardy when a counselor is what tore his family apart. He’s got to get his firefighters to be a team, and he can do it without Natalie’s help. After an explosion destroys her car, it quickly becomes clear she might need him as much as everyone thinks he needs her. If these two stubborn hearts will surrender, they could have everything they want.

Or it could all go down in flames.

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: April 25, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

PURCHASE LINKS:
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More Books in this Series

My Review

Can they work together long enough to stay alive?

Over the years I've read a number of Lisa Phillips' novels and I have enjoyed each one of them. When I see her name on the cover I have no hesitations and simply dive in like I did with Expired Hope, which is why...

I'll be honest, I didn't even realize that Lisa Phillips wasn't the sole author of Expired Hope until I saw Megan Besing's name at the top of the author's note section at the end of the book. The flow was so seamless that there was only a second or two when I almost subconsciously thought there might have been the vaguest of differences to the feel of the story. I was quite impressed when I figured it all out at the end.

As anticipated after reading the first Last Chance Fire And Rescue novel, Expired Hope turned out to be one exciting story. There was no let up for the characters, not even for a minute. Multiple mysteries or maybe just multiple threads of the same mystery keep them hopping and me turning the pages of my ereader. The emotion woven into the story also kept that very important element intriguing and relevant.

Megan Besing may be a new to me author but after reading her addition to the Last Chance Fire And Rescue series I will be keeping my eye out for more...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Expired Hope by Lisa Phillips and Megan Besing a 4 Bark rating.

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

Lisa Phillips

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 50 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.
Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). As a worship leader for Calvary Chapel churches in her local area, Lisa has discovered a love for mentoring new ministry members and youth worship musicians.

Connect with Lisa by visiting authorlisaphillips.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Megan Besing

Despite adoring happily-ever-afters, Megan Besing didn’t unlock a love for reading until her mid-twenties, which quickly expanded into writing. Her stories have won many awards, but her most cherished achievements are being a wife and mother. She lives in a pocket-size Indiana town, centered around extended family. She’s always planning a road trip with a view, yet her favorite place may just be on her front porch drinking tea.

Connect with Megan by visiting meganbesing.com to follow
her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Discover the world of Last Chance County at www.lastchancecounty.com.

It's Time For A Giveaway!

(1) winner will receive a paperback of Expired Hope and
a $10 Gift Card to the Sunrise Shop!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule
linked below. Giveaway began at midnight April 26, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST
on May 3, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48
hours to respond orrisk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

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Just Read Blog Tour - Expired Return by Lisa Phillips (Giveaway)

2/4/2023

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Expired Return by Lisa Phillips,
hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

She'll give everything to protect her family.
He always knew she was the one.

Veterinary tech Pepper Miller lives a quiet life in Last Chance County. She's watching her niece until her sister shows up…if she ever does. When Victory's father demands he take over her care, Pepper knows something has gone wrong. With a new drug in town, and her sister embroiled in a dangerous bargain, it's up to Pepper to protect the people she loves.

Even if it costs every secret she's ever kept.

Fire Department liaison Allen Frees lives with the injuries he sustained as a police officer in a raid gone wrong. He's put his life back together but getting the truck crew and engine squad to succeed might be his toughest assignment yet. When Victory is nearly kidnapped at a community event, Allen steps in to help Pepper keep her niece safe. The one thing he couldn't fix was the love he lost, but he isn't going to let Pepper walk away this time.

No matter what walls he has to break down.

Last Chance County returns in this blazing
new series from Sunrise Publishing.

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: January 31, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

PURCHASE LINKS:
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Other Books In The Series

My Review

Can any of them handle the truth...?

I'm always up for a good Lisa Phillips book and they never seem to disappoint. Starting a new series in particular, is always fun as she never fails get things going with non-stop action and suspense – and a few explosions and car chases thrown in for good measure.

Expired Return lived up to all of my expectations as I knew it would. The romantic angst and family drama alongside murder, betrayal, and general mayhem keeps the story going a mile a minute. This first Last Chance Fire And Rescue novel kept me intrigued and turning the digital pages of my ereader and I think this was nearly the fastest that I have read a book by Lisa Phillips. There was just something that I liked about Pepper and Allen – not to mention Victory – and as secrets came to light I only liked them all the more.

The Last Chance Fire And Rescue series is off to a really good start with Expired Return and I am looking forward to reading more of it. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and if it is yours as well you won't want to miss this series either...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Expired Return by Lisa Phillips a 4 Bark rating.

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

Lisa Phillips

Discover the world of Last Chance Fire and Rescue at https://lastchancecounty.com/lc-fire
Connect with Lisa by visiting www.authorlisaphillips.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

It's Time For A Giveaway!

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Expired Return,
a $10 Amazon gift card, and sticker swag from Last Chance County!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 31, 2023 and will last through
11:59 PM EST on February 7, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and
given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject toJustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

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E-Book Review - Cold Dead Night by Lisa Phillips

9/12/2022

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Cold Dead Night
Brand Of Justice book 1
by Lisa Phillips

-From Goodreads-

The FBI betrayed her. Now they need her.

Private Investigator Kenna Banbury lost everything two years ago at the hands of a serial killer. From the ashes of that encounter, she’s built a life she believes in, searching for the lost and forgotten all over the western US.

Bringing her own brand of justice.

When a series of murders drags her into an FBI investigation, Kenna finds herself back in the place where it all went wrong. Struggling to make sense of the case, Kenna’s past and present collide in a deadly plot that risks another betrayal and threatens to shatter everything she’s built.

Kenna faces the darkest part of her past in this first book of a brand-new series from Lisa Phillips.

ASIN: ‎B0B4YL9S2P

How can it all possibly be connected?

It's been a pretty long time since I've read a Lisa Phillips book but having liked her Love Inspired Suspense novels that I did read, I thought book one in a new series would be the perfect way to dive into one of her full-length titles. I must say that I was entirely right in that assessment.

This Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Lisa Phillips

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More thriller than romantic suspense Cold Dead Night was riveting read right from the start. There were more twists and turns than your average city traffic spaghetti bowl and I was kept thoroughly guessing on much of it. Though, I will confess that I did guess the mastermind's identity fairly early on and then nearly allowed myself to be distracted away from my suspicions.

The mix of past and present was very well presented in Cold Dead Night. I liked how carefully they were layered together to create such a cohesive and spine-tingling tale.

I really liked author Lisa Phillips' choice in location, Salt Lake City, for this first Brand Of Justice novel. Salt Lake City has a pretty dramatic landscape that is just made for murder and mayhem of the fictional variety.

I did enjoy reading every chilling page of Brand Of Justice book one and it is a series I'd really like to keep reading. Lisa Phillips had me on the edge of my seat with Cold Dead Night and I am most eagerly anticipating the release of the next Brand Of Justice novel...

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Cold Dead Night by Lisa Phillips a 4 Bark rating.

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2020 Favorite Books (Giveaway)

1/4/2021

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Favorite Books From 2020

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite books read and reviewed in 2020.
You can find all of these reviews and many more by visiting our Book Review List page

2020 Reviews

Top 20 Print Christian Fiction Books

Honorable Mention
The Raven by Mike Nappa
The Major's Daughter by Regina Jennings
One Final Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn

Secular Fiction

May contain elements of faith but are not strictly 'Christian' fiction

Top 10 Love Inspired Books

Honorable Mention
Her Cowboy Till Christmas by Jill Kemerer
Amish Country Kidnapping by Mary Alford
Wilderness Sabotage by Heather Woodhaven

Top 10 E-Books

Dangerous Deceptions

Honorable Mention
Reviving The Commander by Nadine C. Keels

Top 10 Fiction Audiobooks

Christian & Clean Reads

Top Dramatized Audiobooks

Honorable Mention
The Sacrifice by Karin Kaufman
A Glazed Finish by Eryn Scott
Love In Lead by Kari Trumbo

Top 10 YA Books

Christian & Clean Reads

Honorable Mention
Fated by Kaylin Lee
The Secret Of The Wooden Lady by Carolyn Keene
A Curse Of Gems by Brittany Fichter

Top 5 Non-Fiction Books

Christian and Secular

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E-Book Review - Dangerous Deceptions by Lisa Harris, Lynne Gentry, Elizabeth Goddard, Robin Patchen, Lisa Phillips, Lynnette Bonner, Jan Thompson, Luana Ehrlich, D.L. Wood

10/29/2020

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Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Dangerous Deceptions
by Lisa Harris, Lynne Gentry, Elizabeth Goddard, Robin Patchen, Lisa Phillips, Lynnette Bonner, Jan Thompson, Luana Ehrlich, D.L. Wood

-From Goodreads-

Lives...and hearts...are on the line in eight brand-new Christian Romantic Suspense novels from the genre’s most explosive authors.

ISBN-13: 9781942982142

8 heroines find danger & love in this boxed set...

Lethal Outbreak by Lisa Harris & Lynne Gentry:
Oh, boy! What a tale to start of the collection! You can't beat this author combination and their story is dynamite! It was especially eerie when you stop to think that it was released during a real pandemic. I really enjoyed all of the fascinating details about how viruses are tested etc. And the settings? WOW!

This Book received a 4.5 Bark rating.

Collision Course by Elizabeth Goddard:
Missing art, a long ago murder, betrayal, and missing memories? Yes, this story in the collection has all of that and more. Aside from the ties to history, I think my favorite aspect of this one was the to-die-for settings, the Washington coast, Montana, and Alaska all provide a backdrop for this suspenseful tale.

Glimmer in the Darkness by Robin Patchen:
Yikes! What a story! It's the first one that I've read by this author and after this one I fully plan on reading more. The story was tense, and sometimes intense, and kept me glued to my Kindle. I had a lot of fun trying to guess who the villain was and wanted to yell “HAH!” when I was proved right.

Expired Plot by Lisa Phillips:
Betrayal. If I were going to pick one single word to summarize this story in the collection that would be the one. This story is dark, it's gritty, but the faith message shines strongly through it all. I really enjoyed the non-stereotypical hero and heroine, they aren't perfect and they don't have it all together.

Ice by Lynnette Bonner:
Wow! When I started this book in the collection I had no clue what I was in for. This isn't just your usual bystander witnesses a murder story. No, the threads of danger and suspense lead in the most unexpected directions. And the mystery villain's identity? Well, I admit that I hadn't seen it coming.

Never A Traitor by Jan Thompson:
While it's not the strongest story in the collection it does have some of the most interesting settings including Tybee Island in Georgia and a resort in the Bahamas. The identification of the mastermind and the final showdown were a bit intense and kept me glued to my Kindle. Can anyone say sharks?

Ben in Love by Luana Ehrlich:
This is only the second book that I've read by this author and I have to say that it's the one that I enjoyed the most. It's the only one with a first person POV, which was done quite well, making it stand out and also adding interesting twist to the suspense/thriller angles of the story.

Liar Like Her by D.L. Wood:
New to me author but I think this book has to be one of my top favorites in the collection! The characters are flawed and have made some serious mistakes in the past but they stand strong anyway. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the mystery and the charming small-town coastal Florida setting.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Dangerous Deceptions by Lisa Harris, Lynne Gentry, Elizabeth Goddard, Robin Patchen, Lisa Phillips, Lynnette Bonner, Jan Thompson, Luana Ehrlich, D.L. Wood a 4.5 Bark rating.

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Cover Reveal - Chasing Fire Series

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E-Book Review - Expired Vows by Lisa Phillips and Laura Conaway

ACFW Storyfest 2023 Launch (Giveaway)

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E-Book Review - Cold Dead Night by Lisa Phillips

Cold Dead Night
Brand Of Justice book 1
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2020 Favorite Books (Giveaway)

Favorite Books From 2020

Top 20 Print Christian Fiction Books

Secular Fiction

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E-Book Review - Dangerous Deceptions by Lisa Harris, Lynne Gentry, Elizabeth Goddard, Robin Patchen, Lisa Phillips, Lynnette Bonner, Jan Thompson, Luana Ehrlich, D.L. Wood

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