This was an excellent book. It was a detailed look at life in the Congo. The story centers around former Marine Lieutenant Robin Duncan and her work as a translator in the private sector for a mercenary company. While she thinks their mission is a helpful one, as the story progresses she encounters many people who feel otherwise as they intrude on local villages who have already been terrorized by rebels in their past. While arriving at her site, she encounters a former friend and the story also revolves around their second meeting as well as clearing up misunderstandings from their past. The story had plenty of action and an excellent storyline as well. There is a bit of romance, but the focus is definitely on telling the story as opposed to throwing in romance for romance's sake. This is a book by a Christian author and is very well done, compared to others I have read! The faith aspect of the book is not overwhelming and is believable as the main character works through a new understanding of God and her faith in the midst of so much pain and suffering. I would recommend this book and look forward to reading more by this author.

I recieved a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.

I was really disappointed that this was just a short story... i read it in probably under an hour. I really felt like the story was just beginning and that the author copped out by not continuing it to a full book length. would not have bothered if i'd have known, as nothing is really explained at all.

I enjoyed this follow-up to Submerged. This novel continues to follow the McKenna family. The mystery part of the novel was great. It kept my attention as the McKenna siblings, with a bit of help, investigate the murder of a professional skiier in order to exonerate their brother who was found at the scene of the crime. The romance centered around the youngest sibling, Piper, and Landon, the Deputy who was taken in by the McKennas when his family fell apart. Now, this part for me was readable, and I enjoyed the characters; however, I felt that the romance felt a little high school and silly. The two characters are madly in love but neither sees that the other feels the same, and when they do finally show it, they later retract it and cause confusion. And though Piper is an adult, her older brother Cole is angry when he encounters Landon and Piper kissing. It all seems a bit silly and juvenile. Overall though, I would recommend the book and I do very much enjoy reading them. They are pretty quick reads, entertaining, though also thought provoking as the characters discuss and live their faith. I look forward to more in this series as, in the last book as well, there were some pretty big hints towards future relationships! Excellent read for romance and mystery readers!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a pretty quick though enjoyable read for me. It follows Police Officer Carly Edwards as she encounters the bodies of three executed gang members which escalates tense relations between the two rival gangs. Of course, there is more to the situation than it would appear and Carly pursues the case. Journalist Ginny Masters aggravates the situation by believing Carly to be a corrupt killer, and attempts to ruin Carly's reputation. As I said, I did enjoy this and would recommend it to mystery lovers, though it is not a very detailed mystery. This is the third in the Pacific Coast Justice series and though I think it would have been enjoyable and helpful to read the first two, it isn't necessary to enjoy this one. I did think that the journalist Ginny Masters' irrational beliefs throughout the story were over-the-top and rather hard to believe that someone could be that... well... stupid! There was really no discussion of this as the book closed either. Otherwise, I enjoyed the book, and would read more by this author.

I recieved a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Ok. Much too graphic and descriptive for me. I won't be reading any more.