"Portrait of Vengeance"

(Book 4 in the Gwen Marcey Series)

by Carrie Stuart Parks

Description

An unsolved case. A tempest of memories. The future’s at stake—and time is running out . . .

Gwen Marcey has done a good job keeping the pain of her past boxed up. But as she investigates the case of a missing child in Lapwai, Idaho, details keep surfacing that are eerily similar to her childhood traumas. She doesn’t believe in coincidences. So what’s going on here?

No one knows more about the impact of the past than the Nez Perce people of Lapwai. Gwen finds herself an unwelcome visitor to some, making her investigation even more difficult. The questions keep piling up, but answers are slow in coming—and the clock is ticking for a missing little girl. Meanwhile, Gwen’s ex-husband is threatening to take sole custody of their daughter.

As Gwen’s past and present collide, she’s in a desperate race for the truth. Because only truth will ensure she still has a future.

About the Author

Carrie Stuart Parks is a Christy finalist as well as a Carol award-winning author. She has won numerous awards for her fine art as well. An internationally known forensic artist, she travels with her husband, Rick, across the US and Canada teaching courses in forensic art to law enforcement professionals. The author/illustrator of numerous books on drawing and painting, Carrie continues to create dramatic watercolors from her studio in the mountains of Idaho.

My Perspective ~

That was another roller coaster ride, thanks to Carrie Stuart Parks! I have to stop reading Carrie's books late at night! This one kept me awake like the rest of the Gwen Marcey series. 

A master at developing original crime scenes and creative plots, Portrait of Vengeance was no disappointment. Descriptive, suspense filled and poignant, there is no guessing who Gwen can trust. With her best friend and her Great Pyrenees (a bear of a dog) along for the ride, there isn't a dull moment. 

I have been waiting for this newest novel by this author, and I can't wait for her next release! If you love a fast pace and suspense filled action you need to read not only Portrait of Vengeance, but the entire Gwen Marcey series! 

A Letter From Lancaster

by Kate Lloyd

Review & GIVEAWAY of an autographed copy of A Letter From Lancaster County!

Description

Two Sisters Get a Second Chance at Life and Love

Angela
Her mother's untimely death, a struggling marriage, a strained relationship with her sister, Rose, and regrets over what might have been haunt her. Despite being a wife and mother, she feels she has little to show for her life.

Rose
Still single, she longs for a husband and children. But Angela has all that and still isn't happy. Rose wants to be closer to her older sister, but she and Angela couldn't be more different. Both strong women, will their sibling rivalry ever end?

* * *

When a letter arrives from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Angela and Rose decide to visit Aunt Silvia, their mother's Mennonite sister, in the heart of Amish country. This vacation could provide the opportunity both sisters need to sort out their issues. And yet instead of finding a new way of connecting with each other, Angela and Rose discover surprising family secrets that add to their strife and threaten Rose's romance with a new beau.

Through it all, the two sisters must find the faith necessary to face their personal problems and allow God to restore hope and healing to their hearts and relationship as only He can.

Biography

Author Kate Lloyd is a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate spends time with family and friends in Lancaster County, PA, the inspiration for her best selling novels Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, and Forever Amish, the third book in the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy. Her newest novel, A Letter from Lancaster County, released July 1, 2017, and is available for purchase.

Kate is a member of the Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, the setting for Kate's first novel, A Portrait of Marguerite. Kate has worked a variety of jobs, including car salesman and restaurateur. For relaxation and fun, Kate enjoys walking with her camera in hand, beach combing, and playing with her two young grandchildren.

Find out more about Kate Lloyd at her
Website: www.katelloyd.com 
Blog: http://katelloyd.com/blog/
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Twitter: @KateLloydAuthor 
Pinterest: @KateLloydAuthor

Kate loves hearing from readers!

My Perspective ~

Kate Lloyd has woven a tapestry of life through family relationships. Sibling rivalry and jealousy between Angela and Rose is reason for their unyielding behavior. The recent loss of their mother has caused an even greater breach in their relationship. A visit with their aunt in Lancaster County, PA creates more stress in their capricious kinship.

Characterizations and descriptive elements create a natural flow that I found impressive. The evolution of each individual is realistic and believable. Life is messy and unpredictable, and this author draws lives together in a tangible manner, with intensity and sentiment. I loved the unique characteristics and personalities that are divulged through revelations of the past and ruminations of the future.

Relationships and individual secrets and dreams are the premise upon which this story is based. Divulged information and intimate conversations shed new light on family dynamics and what may hold them together or tear them apart. I felt myself grounded by this story of life, and I read slowly and deliberately as I absorbed the realities of a sisterhood I've never experienced. I highly recommend this poignant book, a travel through a delicate time of life.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book as a gift from the publisher with no expectations for a positive review. All expressed opinions are my own.

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