The Black Midnight by Kathleen y'Barbo

The Black Midnight is a captivating story of historical fiction.  The Black Midnight starts off in Austin Texas with a string of murders.  Annie is sent to help solve the murders and works with fellow detective, Isaiah.  They are trying to solve the murders and gather information, however, despite their best efforts, emotion takes over and they are finding themselves under the mistletoe! Who is Annie really? Will Isaiah (called Ike at times) ever know her for who she really is?

The book does starts off at one time period and then goes back in time, which was a little confusing, but it worked itself out in the end. I did enjoy this book as I have enjoyed other books in this series! The history mixed with the fiction is fascinating.  The story is enjoyable and fun.  I was given a free electronic copy of the book for my honest review.  I would recommend this book. 

Is God Speaking to Me?: How to Discern His Voice and Direction by Lysa TerKeurst

Is God Speaking to Me?: How to Discern His Voice and Direction Lysa TerKeurst

This "pocket guide" is a great resource of encouragement. Lysa shares a story of God prompting her to give her Bible to a stranger on a plane. She then completes the story full circle of how God used that Bible to bring others to Him.  This book has been revised and updated, which I appreciated.  Lysa refers to not only what she has experienced years ago, but also references experiences that are more recent.  

Lysa, in her usual way, shares from the heart and from the Bible how God can and will speak to others.  Readers will enjoy the personal stories and the encouragement shared throughout the book.  

I was given a free electronic copy to read for my honest review. I was happy to do so.  

These Nameless Things by Shawn Smucker

These Nameless Things by Shawn Smucker is a book that takes you into an intriguing world and keeps you thinking.  This is a style I am not as comfortable with, but for those who enjoy this type of fiction, I have a feeling they will become huge fans. It is definitely more allegorical.  For those how enjoy it, you will not be able to put it down and will be drawn in to the story!

In These Nameless Things, Shawn keeps you thinking and guessing about about Dan, Miho and other characters.  Dan has left the mountain and must help those who have left the mountain. It is a heavy task.  

For those who love this type of genre I think you will be hooked. For those not necessarily a fan of this type of fiction you may want to move on.  Shawn tends to have many fans, so it may be work a read just to check it out.

I was given a free copy from the publisher for my honest review, which I was happy to do!