Marji Laine

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Sit Stay LoveI predict this story has a future in the movies! Maybe Pureflix? Maybe even Hallmark! It’s perfect for that venue, offering liberal humor, heart-warming romance, and sweet geriatric dog that stole my heart! Special thanks to Dana Mentink, the author, for offering me a free copy for a honest review.

Here’s the Short Version from Amazon:

Take one abrasive professional athlete, a quirky out-of-work schoolteacher, and an overweight geriatric dog, and you’re ready for a lesson in love…Tippy style.

Pro baseball pitcher Cal Crawford is not a dog guy. When he inherits his deceased mother’s elderly dog, Tippy, he’s quick to call on a pet-sitting service.

Gina isn’t thrilled to be a dog sitter when her aspirations Continue reading


Review: November Bride

November BrideI’m so glad I picked up this novella, November Bride, from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. And I can honestly say that I loved this story by Beth K. Vogt.

Erik and Sadie became best friends in middle school under the strangest of situations. For a flirt who can’t date one girl for more than a few months and an obsessive-compulsive whose heart has taken a beating from painful breakup after painful breakup, the friendship they share is the only constant in their lives. And the unlikely Continue reading


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Review: Conspiracy by Suzanne Hartmann

ConspiracyI was so honored to be asked to review Conspiracy by  my agency-mate (Burns-sib), Suzanne Hartmann. Being a NASCAR fan, I pounced on the first book of her “Fast Track Thrillers.” And I’ve anticipated her second offering since I read Peril over a year ago.

Conspiracy provides just as much action and intrigue as it’s sister book.

But there are a few important things to note about this book and this series. Oh and there is a special surprise ending that I’m going to reveal! Continue reading


Review: A Familiar Shore

A Familiar Shore, by Jennifer Fromke isn’t my usual drink of choice – not really a romance, and certainly not a suspense. I think I’d log it as women’s fiction. The plot intrigued me as I figured out what was going on. Immersed into the story, I found one element which surprised me.  Continue reading


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Review – Critical Condition by Sandra Orchard

A couple of months ago, I announced to y’all the top 10 books that I wanted most to read this year. Almost all of them are romantic suspense or mystery novels with a Christian focus. A few weeks ago, I chose one at random to read, I can now add another check mark to my list.  Continue reading


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Review: Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon

It wasn’t that big a deal. Just a mug of white chocolate mocha at her new favorite coffee shop, The Perfect Blend. So how did she end up in the emergency room? Continue reading


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Last Leg of the Christmas Tree Treasure Hunt

Oh my gosh! A drawing – strike that – a HUGE drawing to celebrate The Christmas Tree Treasure hunt. See more about it at Jennifer Fromke’s blog. Continue reading


Review – Submerged by Dani Pettrey

A new favorite!

Seriously – my current all-time favorite!

Dani Pettrey’s Submerged grabbed hold of me, forcing me into my deepest fears. Tweet This! Continue reading


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Review of Mama B. – A Time To Speak

I have had the pleasure of critiquing with Michelle Stimpson on parts of Mama B. over the course of the last year, so when the grand lady finally hit Amazon, I scooped her up fast.Growing up in the south, regardless of your race, you’re going to have a Mama B. in your life. Mine just happened to also be African American, my babysitter and mother figure for many years, Gladys.

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Debut Author Gives Insight on Callie

I’m so excited about this debut novel and the three that I hope will follow it! I got to meet with author Sharon Srock at the recent ACFW Conference and besides being delightful, she is a NASCAR fan! Woohoo! Hope you enjoy getting to know her and Callie! Continue reading