Stranded By Dani Pettrey

Here’s The Story:
When her friend vanishes from a cruise ship, reporter Darcy St. James isn’t satisfied with their explanation that she simply left her job of her own accord. Something isn’t lining up, and Darcy believes the only way to find the truth is to put herself in Abby’s position. Within days, Darcy learns her friend wasn’t the only person to disappear mysteriously. Last summer, a woman vanished under almost identical circumstances.
Gage McKenna has taken a summer-long stint leading adventure excursions for the passengers of various cruise lines that dock for a few days of sightseeing. He’s surprised to find Darcy working aboard one of the ships, investigating a troubling report. Something sinister is going on and the deeper they dig the more Gage fears they’ve only discovered the tip of the iceberg.

My Review:
My discovery of Dani Pettrey’s books was because someone gifted me one of her books and ever since I’ve been in love. The Alaskan Courage series is so amazing. After you’re finished you feel as if you’ve been in a fun class learning about something you enjoy. Add mystery, action, drama, excitement and romance, an extremely handsome, rugged, strong man and you’ve hit the 5 star list for me. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

Chateau Of Secrets by Melanie Dobson

I received Chateau of Secrets to review by Melanie Dobson and I have to say I'm amazed! I've always loved history and have had a special interest in the World War II era since reading Anne Frank, but my view was limited to a 13 years olds point of view. I didn't know a lot about the German Army including that Jews served. The book is shown through 2 points of view; Gisèle Duchant (who is based off a real person) and her Granddaughter Chloe and follows Gisèle's heroic fight to protect the ones she loves and Chloe's journey to learning about her family's history. With the Nazis bearing down on Normandy Gisèle has secrets to keep, she fears that the Nazis will learn that she is harboring a Jewish child and French resistant fighters. Years later a German officer who is a Jew himself helps her and a orphanage full of children escape, one of those children they later adopt. I loved this book and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an enthralling story they will hold in their heart forever.