Into Dust

Into Dust (The Montana Hamiltons #5)

by B.J. Daniels

The Story continues the plot thickens as someone stalks and tries to kidnap Cassidy. With luck on her side one handsome Texan steps up to the plate saving her. They are on the run trying to work out the mystery of her mother and his father and how the two are involved. As these two hunt for answers romance comes in to play why they are being hunted down. With their lives on the line will they get the answers they are seeking or will time run out leaving them at deaths door?

Ms. Daniels knows how to spin a story that hooks you from the start with adventure, action and thrills. If you have been following this series you know Cassidy’s mother Sarah is mixed up to her pretty neck in some shady dealings. Just as Sarah’s memory is starting to return Cassidy and Jack work together to find out just how their parents are mixed up in this mess. There is danger all around with people wanting people dead, or wants them to live town and get out of their lives. But the plans have been put into motion there is no backing out even if they wanted to. Here you will find some answers to some of the questions you have been having from the first of this series. There are lots of answers but still leaves you asking some more.

I have really enjoyed this series as the mystery comes together in each new book. I love the plot that keeps the reader hanging on finding out a little more that pulls you in giving you some heart stopping moments. The characters become real as the author takes you on a trip of danger, romance, and excitement with some very thrilling and at times chilling reading. Politics can be a danger play ground as these two find out. There is a story inside the story of a sheriff and his wife where his ex is stalking them through her daughter. The beloved crows are back with a heartwarming story that really grabs your heart. Cassidy father has lost so much over many years but finally has his heart’s desire close within reach. You know the saying be careful what you wish for…that saying might just have something to do with this story as they author keeps us guessing holding out for the next book in the series. I can’t wait to find out how this all plays out.

This series holds your attention giving you excitement, from murder to wife coming back from the dead with a mission that has been planned out for many years. Thing aren’t going the way it was planned people change life mores on but one thing has stayed the same that is that a Hamiliton must become president. There are people who will kill to make this happen no matter who gets in their way. Which leaves Cassidy and Jack next on their list as they hunt them down trying to get back what was taken that could end their plans. I found myself holding my breath as the plot plays out, there were times I said no, no don’t do that you will be sorry. Sarah is starting to grow on me as her story come out it is touching and heartbreaking but I have to wonder as we find out more will she go back to her old ways or will we find things aren’t as we see them. Out of every character I think my heart goes out more to Cassidy father to is a pawn in what I think is a mad crazy group leaving us wondering just why they want him to be President and what are their plans for him. Cassidy and Jake have a wonderful romance you will be very surprised how this all plays out. I am holding my breath as I pick up the next book in this series wondering what will happen to this family and they ones they love.

If you are looking for a thrilling, adventure along with lots of romance for 6 sisters and their parents you will want to read this series. It is so much more than a romance as a family that lost everything trying to do the best they can over many years only to have what they have built torn down when their mother returns from the dead with a mission in play that could leave many dead and lives destroyed all because of one group that came together in the 70’s that wanted to make a difference but really just seems out to destroy the country they love.

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The Montana Hamiltons by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels 
He's meant to protect her, but what is this cowboy keeping from her about the danger she's facing? 
As the daughter of a presidential candidate, Cassidy Hamilton left the Montana family ranch to escape notoriety and live her own life. But when someone tries to abduct her off a Houston sidewalk, Cassidy finds protection in the tall, dark and sexy form of cowboy Jack Durand. The gorgeous Texan doesn't recognize her, wants nothing from her and is determined to keep her safe.
Jack hates keeping secrets from the beautiful Cassidy, but he knows more about her kidnapping attempt than he's admitting. Forced on the run, Jack and Cassidy begin piecing together a jagged family puzzle, exposing a plot years in the making—one that will either tear them apart or bring them closer together than ever.

  

Gunman's Reckoning

Gunman's Reckoning

Written by: Max Brand

Narrated by: Al Kessel

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:12-27-16

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

What a delightful listen from a very talented narrator. The author has lived out his time in book he wrote long ago. It is really a shame this author die as a war correspondent in Italy in 1944 at the age of 51. He was a very talented author with a lot of stories published. This was one of his best that is very entertaining with characters that are down on their luck trying to make a buck. The author gives vivid details that you have no trouble picturing in your mind add the narrator and you have one heck of a listen. I had a little trouble getting into this but once I was I couldn’t wait to see what happened.

Mr. Kessel adds so much to this story with his very talented voice giving me a story I really got hooked on. His character voice fit each character to a T pulling the listener in making them believe it is real. I had no trouble at all picturing each scene with vivid detail in my mind. Mr. Kessel characters are wonderful he gives them such emotion from chuckling when the character does to anger when mad and sad when heartbroken. His male voices are just as good as his female ones. There was no background noise, not a place where the volume was higher or lower than anywhere else in the audio, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. He gives you a clear, clean and crisp listen that hooks you almost from the start. His performance is outstanding he knows how to deliver a wonderful audio.  I really feel like I would enjoy the audio over the book it feel more alive more real. When you get to the part about the housekeeper you just get a creepy feeling just as the author plans you to the narrator really carries it out giving you a compelling listen I could not put down.

The story is based on lies, adventure, excitement, love, mystery, forgotten love, old love, new love that twists it way into your heart. At times I felt sorry for Donnegan and other times I thought he got what he deserved. No matter what he always put the colonel’s daughter first. Her happiness over his even in danger she always comes first. It is hard not to like a man like that. I am not sure just what I think of the Colonel he is so wishy washy at times you cannot really get a handle on him. You think you know him and he changes right before your eyes. He is a very wise man but I do think more of a BS than most which makes him in dearing at times.

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Summary

Frederick Schiller Faust was a prolific writer who wrote under a number of pseudonyms. One of these was Max Brand. Gunman's Reckoning is the story of a drifter who is given the job of righting a great wrong. In the midst of carrying out his task, he finds out that he was not told the entire truth. He continues anyway, because in doing the job, he has stumbled on the answer to a long quest of his own. This book is a western romance that has a bit of everything: love, mystery, lies, action and humor. It's a must listen for all those who love westerns.

A gunman agrees to do a rich man’s dirty work in this classic Western from one of the genre’s early masters

Donnegan is not proud of his past. But when words ran dry and matters could only be settled with a gun, he never hesitated to make things right. Now fate has led him to The Corner, a wide-open gold-mining town in the valley where two rivers join. An invalid by the name of Colonel Macon wants Donnegan to settle a long-standing land claim that’s been taken over by outlaws. Charmed by the colonel’s beautiful daughter, the gunman agrees. But nothing is as it seems in The Corner, where the line separating good from evil is so badly blurred it might not be there at all.

A contemporary of Zane Grey and a major influence on Louis L’Amour, Max Brand was a true master of the Western. Gunman’s Reckoning is a fine example of the moral complexity, fluid prose, and nonstop action that defines the best of his wor

The Mormon Marshal

The Mormon Marshal

Written by: Jack R. Stanley

Narrated by: Ben Tyler

Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:11-28-16

Publisher: Jack R. Stanley 

This was a highly entertaining read from the first page to the last base on western life and one man’s faith how he will bring justice and stay true to it. I really love everything about this story it is full of excitement, adventure, danger, justice as well as compassion.

Mr. Tyler’s does an outstanding job making this audio very realistic with voices and tones that fit the part of the Wild West.  There are no repeats of wording, no changing of volume and no background noise just a smooth clear and clean listen that really pulls you in. His males voices are just as wonderful as his females one. You always know who is talking and what emotion they are feeling. You can really hear the laughter, sorrow in his voice making this more of a movie that really pulls you in. He has a voice that I had no trouble listening to and fit the character. I was so pulled into this story I didn’t want it to end. The narrator puts true emotion into this audio giving you a very entertaining listen. I had no trouble picturing the scenes as they unfolded, I almost felt like I was there seeing it live.  I have not listened to anything by this narrator. I am really looking forward to checking out more of his work.

The author puts a lot into small time frame with no fillers just fact that gives the readers everything they need to know. I never felt anything was missing or lost every word gave meaning to a delightful story. You are given such vivid details you have no trouble picturing the scenes the author as put together. The only thing I could complain about is it wasn’t long enough. I really got into this story and loved the characters. From my understanding of the Mormon faith the author was true to it, giving the reader a little more understanding. There were times I held my breath thinking this can’t be good as my heart started beating double time. I really was taken back in time being held on the edge of my seat waiting to see just how justice would be found. I haven’t read anything by this author and found him to be a delightful. I love his writing style. He has a way of pulling the read in from the first page until the end. I am really looking forward to reading more of his work from this very talent author.

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Summary

Joshua Guymon is a small town sheriff in the mostly Mormon Star Valley of Wyoming Territory. This is back in the days when to be Mormon was to be an outsider in the American West. His younger prodigal brother seems to have settled down from his wild ways and married. Joshua goes to meet his brother's bride and see how the newlyweds are doing on a ranch in the southern part of the territory. But trouble has a way of finding Joshua, from a crooked gambler to a highwayman to an escaped prison killer. What starts out as a social visit to his brother becomes a western adventure and a decision between his faith and being a US deputy marshal.

Kizzie's Kisses (Grandma's Wedding Quilts

Kizzie's Kisses (Grandma's Wedding Quilts Book 2)

by Zina Abbott

I loved this from start to finish, it is filled with action from the first page to the last. The author gives you a thrilling read of attacks of all kinds from Indians to rough and ratty men. This is a very fast moving read that keeps you on your toes, there are not dull minute. Kizzie’s is a women after my own heart she is years ahead of herself trying to prove herself in a man’s world were women knew their place never stepping out of line always a lady. Kizzie is strong does what she thinks is best for her family which puts her in danger sometimes. She is a go getter, a shaker, and a mover not letting much grass grow under her feet. This is what catches the eye of Leander from the moment he sees her in a head to head fight for her life not backing down he knew she was the women for him. Now he just needs to find out her name and make her see his as the man of her dreams which is not an easy task to fill. I loved their baiting how they go for what they believe in and are willing to fight to get it. This was an exciting read that is fun loving at times.

There is nothing but nothing I didn’t like about this story it has thrills, chills, excitement, fights, danger, a sweet slow build up of love, clean and just plain fun. Leander is a true gentleman who goes to bat for Kiszzie more than once. She sees him as a nosey more or less stalker who won’t let her alone. Slowly she sees him for what he is. It was a wonderful pleasure to watch these two fall in love and trying to overcome the odds.  This is a story about growing, finding your way, stepping out and being different, going for what you believe in, overcoming fear and taking the bull by the horn. I loved the characters Charlie is a wise man who sees things others do not. Her father is just like Kizzie bullheaded and set in his way. He has a lot to learn about women and really learns to see Kizzie for how she is and be proud of the person she has become. Kizzie is a very kind and sweet girl who will go toe to toe with you but is giving as well. Grandma is back with some wise words and thoughts.  I have just loved her throughout this whole series.

This is a very well written story that hooks you from the first page. There is lots of thrilling action and danger plus a clean romance. You have everything between these pages that makes  a wonderful romance that you won’t be able to put down. I started this book at night BIG MISTAKE before I knew it, it was well past my bedtime but well worth being tried the next day. This was such a fun read with laughter as well as sorrow. I really enjoyed the ending what a delightful read. The only thing that disappointed me was it had to end I really could have read on seeing them each step of their way to old age as they overcome the odds of life and land bring the next generation of children who I am sure have as much spirit as these two have.  This is a story you don’t want to miss, each one of the books in this series has been a delight and full of humor, danger, love and lots of meaning along with a wonderful grandmother who shows her love with each stitch she puts in the quilts she makes them telling a story about their wonderful family that grows learns and loves.

Note: Throughout the year I pick stories that really reached out and touched me in some way they become my favorite read. I have picked this story as one of my favorite reads for 2017.

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Summary

GRANDMA'S WEDDING QUILTS: Eleven Sweet Western Historical Romance Novellas and Novels from Eleven USA Today Bestselling, Amazon Bestselling, and Award-winning Authors. Grandma Mary's traditional gift to each of her grandchildren: hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilts. Made with love and woven with memories, wisdom, and a family legacy of enduring love.

PLEASE NOTE! The $.99 price is a special offer for books purchased while on preorder. Once Kizzie’s Kisses is published, it will be returned to its usual price of $2.99.

About Kizzie’s Kisses:

Running from hostile Indians attacking Salina, Kansas in 1862, feisty Kizzie Atwell, Grandma Mary’s oldest grandchild, runs into freighter Leander Jones traveling the Smoky Hill Trail. He is as interested in her as his stallion is in her mare. The two join forces to prevent the Fort Riley Army captain from requisitioning their prize horses for the cavalry. Fighting off bushwhackers and a thieving bull-whacker binds their bargain.

In 1865, at the victory dance held at Fort Riley to celebrate the end of the Civil War, Kizzie is asked to participate in a fund-raiser to aid the Sanitary Commission helping injured and sick soldiers. It involves chaste sweetheart kisses in exchange for tickets purchased by officers and guests. As a contract freighter for the Army, Leander is invited. Much to Leander’s chagrin, before his chance to claim his kiss, Kizzie’s uncle steps in and puts an end to the kissing game.

Is Leander out of luck, or will the bargain Kizzie and Leander made three years earlier to save their horses lead to a more romantic bargain sealed with a kiss?

You'll want to enjoy the love stories of my character's siblings and cousins, eleven of us in all! Watch for the entire Grandma's Wedding Quilts Series, coming in January and February of 2017:
Prequel: Grandma’s Wedding Quilts - Prequel by Kate Cambridge
#1: Kizzie's Kisses by Zina Abbott
#2: Jessie's Bargain by Kate P. Dawson
#3: Meredith's Mistake by Amelia Adams
#4: Monica's Mystery by Kate Cambridge
#5: Pleasance's First Love by Kristin Holt
#6: Zebulon's Wife by Patricia PacJac Carroll
#7: Ione's Dilemma by Linda Carroll-Bradd
#8: Josie's Dream by Angela Raines
#9: Chase's Story by P.A. Estelle
#10: Gloria's Song by Kathryn Albright
#11: Tad's Treasure by Shanna Hatfield

For more information about this sweet, clean western historical romance series, visit http://sweetamericanasweethearts.blogspot.com/.