Dangerous Illusions by Irene Hannon

Dangerous Illusions is a thrilling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. It is a page turner with just the right amount of romance to keep things interesting. It all begins when hardworking and overwhelmed Trish Bailey is suspected of making a tragic mistake that leads to the death of her mother. Things are not always what they seem, however, and a big mystery must be solved. Detective Colin Flynn is the man for the job and could he also be the man for Trish?

Irene Hannon is a skilled author whose writing never disappoints. Her work reads like an exhilarating action movie and transports the reader into another world for approximately 358 pages. In my opinion, certain situations in this book were a bit edgy for Christian fiction and may be disturbing to some. Nevertheless, there is no denying Irene's talent for writing and storytelling. I received this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.

Walking on Water by Jennifer A. Miskov, Ph.D.

Remember Peter? He did the impossible and walked on water because he wanted to be close to Jesus. More often than not, it is extremely difficult to step out on faith and trust God to fulfill His plan. In Walking on Water, the author uses scripture and personal life experiences to encourage readers to take that step of faith and be prepared for miracles and extraordinary things to happen.

This book was a challenge to review because I found myself changing my opinion of what I was reading from chapter to chapter. I do not agree with or relate to everything that was in this book. Some of the topics seemed a little extreme for me. I am a Southern Baptist so I'm more on the reserved side. However, I do appreciate this author's viewpoint and I gained a lot of useful information from this book. There were so many passages that I wanted to write down on a sticky note and stick them all over my house. It is rare that I read a book that leaves me with conflicting thoughts, but this one did just that. I am always willing to learn and grow as a Christian and I enjoy reading different varieties of books to get a feel for the different opinions that are out there. I received this book from Chosen in exchange for my review.

The Most Important Women of the Bible by Aaron and Elaina Sharp

This book by Aaron and Elaina Sharp is a quick and informative read that contains 31 chapters about some of the most interesting and influential women of the Bible times. Each chapter includes scripture references, a biography, the featured woman's role in redemption, and interesting facts and questions that really enhance the reading experience. Some of the women that this book focuses on are Mary, Eve, Rahab, Zipporah, and many more. Some may think that a person has to be called by name to be considered an important woman of the Bible, but that is not the case. God can use anyone to help execute his will and he does just that by using a sinner, a prostitute, a poor woman, and a sick women. Some of the most important people in the Bible are barely even mentioned throughout, but they still offer up a lesson to be learned. This book is full of interesting and new information that would be an excellent Bible study for home or church. I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.