SNITCH
 
 

​SNITCH, a movie released a decade ago, February 22, 2013, to be exact, is based on a true account that none of us would ever wish to experience. 

Of course, Hollywood changed the story but used the actual situation as a base for this memorable action thriller. I'm not sure how this movie slipped by my notice in 2013, but I'm glad I watched it recently.

This movie stirred a deep concern inside of me for those who make bad choices and get stuck in a system of control with criminals who use people and throw them away. I highly recommend this movie. Maybe it will stir you to pray for those involved with some of the worst criminals. 

Let me know what you think of this movie. 

​The move from Boston after an embarrassing breakup brings Alice Dennison to a new location across the great American country to Wallin Landing, north of Seattle.
 
While riding home from town with a shy and handsome logger, Alice and Jesse are halted by an impassable storm. Alice and Jesse are innocent, but scandal hovers over the schoolmarm’s reputation. A marriage of convenience is proposed by Jesse. What a sacrifice when his hearts-desire is to have a marriage born from love.
 
And trouble from the East doesn’t leave Alice alone. . .  
 
I love the way Regina keeps the action on the page and curiosity of the reader moving along at the perfect clip. Her characters in this novel are not of the cookie-cutter version of romantic adventure. I appreciate that. This is a beautifully written story that engages my interest and heart!
 
Yes, I was given a free copy of THE SCHOOLMARM’S CONVENIENT MARRIAGE by Award-Winning Author Regina Scott. And I am giving you an honest and sincere review for an excellent frontier story with a strong manly man and a strong lady meant to steal his heart. This whole series is pleasing, and I particularly enjoy visiting characters from previous stories.
 
I’m delighted with Regina’s imaginary friends, and I hope that you will give her stories a try!
 
You may find more about Regina, her novels, free stories, etc., at:  https://www.reginascott.com/

I watched this movie the other day and was impressed with the story, struggle, and personal interactions.

The novel was first published in 1960, and Harper Lee won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961. What a lovely and intense snapshot of a small town in Alabama and the clash of cultural expectation; and honor that defended the innocent.

Actor Gregory Peck was the perfect person to play Atticus Finch, the lawyer/father who stood up for his principles. The additional interviews included with this move were stellar. Gregory Peck’s daughter shared what a wonderful father and husband he was. Gregory Peck was the same kind of father at home as in this movie. Actress Mary Badham, who played Scout, in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, shared her wonderful memories of working with Gregory Peck and his kindness that helped her during a difficult time in her life.

​I do want to read the book soon. This was a memorable and inspiring movie that I hope you will someday enjoy.  

THE BREAKUP PROJECT, Book 1, Original Six by Carolyn Miller
 
Carolyn sees deeply into the human heart and crafts characters who have goals and determination to overcome anything coming their way. Even if their challenges happen to be their own opinions. A scheme to break up a relationship brings Breanna Karlsson, known as Bree, and Mike Vaughan into an alliance that causes them to search their hearts and adjust their opinions. Snappy dialogue, heart-wrenching situations, and victories appear on and off the hockey court. Adrenaline-pumping games and conflict make this a wonderful read by a talented and winsome author.
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Carolyn Miller is an Australian inspirational romance author. She writes historical and contemporary stories with equal skill and heart-felt must-read-to-the-end lure. You may find Carolyn and more of her books at: https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com/

This anthology is just in time for the holidays and are wonderful for all year round! These are offerings from six different authors. I dove into Regina Scott’s story THE AERONAUT’S HEART: AN ALT-HISTORY REGENCY STEAMPUNK ROMANTIC ADVENTURE! 

Regina writes clean fiction filled with adventure and historical atmosphere! Her characters are written so deeply that I feel like I’m sitting across from them at the dinner table! This Regina offering continues the Steampunk Romantic Adventure series THE REGENT’S DEVICES, which starred characters Loveday Penhale and Celeste Blanchard, which I also highly recommend. 

These stories are short enough for those with busy schedules! Holidays are busy times, as we all know, but these shorter stories will offer entertainment that entertains!  

Here are the authors of this anthology! 

I’m in the middle of reading this book on trust. Whether one needs wisdom with business or personal relationships this book offers guidance that will be most useful to any situation. Without much ado I wish to highly recommend this very useful book by Henry Cloud!
 
You may find Henry Cloud at: https://www.drcloud.com/

​DiAnn’s suspenseful tale gripped me immediately. FACING THE ENEMY is a romantic suspense that has me wishing it would be done up into a movie. Let me tell you why! 
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Trenton Jacobs showed up after a lengthy separation from his family to connect with his sister, Special Agent Risa Jacobs. They enjoy an amazing reconnection, only to have their meeting end in tragedy. This story keeps the adventure churning while the visceral emotions and healing swirl throughout, keeping me curious—what will happen now? What are they going to do? How can they get out of this? 

 She and Special Agent Gage Patterson, her FBI partner, work in the violent crimes against children division. Yet, along with the guilt and grief Risa carries over her brother’s death, a secret forces her to leave her job and the partner she cares deeply about. She returned to teaching English in the local university. But danger is a breath away, and continues to pursue her and put other peoples’ lives in danger. 

This story has deception, secrets, betrayal, danger, and everything you wish to have in a clean romantic suspense novel. This novel holds a special place in my heart and my bookshelf. Once you read it, you will understand why. This title is appropriate.

DiAnn’s ability to connect the complicated feelings Risa experiences over Trenton’s tragedy is nearly tangible. Anyone who has experienced a loss like this will relate. Yet, she weaves strong emotions, secrets, threats, and complicated relationships into a moving page-turner. When DiAnn says, “Expect an adventure!” She means it! Sit yourself down because you will want to read until you know the answers to the questions that will be very natural for you to ask. I appreciate all the different characters and how the details pull together into a fantastic story that I’ll never forget. 

I was given FACING THE ENEMY for an honest review. Mostly, I was honest, but if I said all I have in my heart for this book, you might feel I’m gushing, so I withheld a bit. I highly recommend reading, keeping, and giving this story to others. It is well written, with incredible characters and plot. Full of adventure. I can easily say that DiAnn keeps her promises. 

Find out more about DiAnn Mills and connect with her at: https://diannmills.com/

(1931 -1950)
 
This novel, IF I WERE YOU, is a deep dive into the hearts, dreams, and tragedies experienced by two very different women, Audrey Clarkson and Eve Dawson. They’d become friends as children at Wellingford Hall, the Clarkson’s home. Both were blessings and challenges to one another, making this a page-turner.  This heart-wrenching journey through loss, and World War II, chases through expectations of their class situations and the conflicts and fall out of war.
 
These complicated women struggle and grow and experience many emotional highs and lows in a way that will endear themselves to those who read IF I WERE YOU. I highly recommend this stunning novel by Lynn Austin. This author is a talented writer and storyteller. My hope is that you will give her a try!
 
Well done, Lynn Austin! This is a reread for sure!
 
You can find Lynn Austin and her list of nearly thirty novels on her website https://lynnaustin.org/

Kristof Tanner’s new job looks too easy. He wants more—adventure, danger, and, oh, how he desires to live a life that his father would have been proud of. The honesty of his upbringing and his previous job as a Batavarian guard is challenged again and again—for the sake of honor.

Julia Hewett’s domineering father has gone too far by trying to pick a husband for her. One who is rich and titled and would crush her happiness. But there is hope and a plan to convince her father that the man he disapproves of is her choice. Her happiness.

The first chapter of this story hooked me! These characters are fun and adventurous to read! A pretend engagement adds plenty of conflict to all involved. What a great way to begin! NEVER ADMIRE AN ADVENTURER supplies unexpected dangers, mystery, highwaymen, and friendships, making this an excellent novel to read, along with the first Fortune’s Brides: Guarding Her Heart book. This novel was engaging, delightful, and full of surprises.

Regina is known for creating excellent characters and moving romantic plots adventures! NEVER ADMIRE AN ADVENTURER is a clean historical that is well written and grabbed this reader’s interest, holding me to the last word! 

​You can find out more about Regina Scott at her website:
https://reginascott.com/ ​