A Distant Thunder

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer

A Distant Thunder by Anita Stansfield. Published by Covenant Communications, Inc.

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"After battling personal, professional, and financial setbacks, it looks as though Jayson finally has it all—fame, fortune, and a great family. However, he learns how swiftly a rising star can become extinguished. The problem was that Jayson actually had no life left at all. He had no career, no daughter or mother who needed him. His brother was busy with a flourishing career, and Elizabeth had her family.

Just when he reaches an irreversible crisis point in his life, God’s arms reach out to protect Jayson from his own worst impulses. But the road to healing can be arduous and elusive. And even with the love and support of his precious Elizabeth, can Jayson be reclaimed?"

This is part two of 'The Jayson Wolfe' series by Anita Stansfield. I think these are my favorite books by her - ever! I really feel like I know Jayson Wolfe. Perhaps it's because music has always been such a big part of my own life, it's easy to identify and relate with him. In this book, there is a part where he loses the use of his fingers and feels like his life is over without the ability to create music. That is how I would feel without the ability to play the piano. Another question that comes up in this book, will Jayson and Elizabeth ever be together? I can't wait to find out how the series will end in the next book!!

Royal Target

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer

Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson. Published by Covenant Communications, Inc.

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CIA Agent, Janessa Rogers, has had many assignments. She uses her language skills to protect the people under her watch and protection. After meeting Prince Garrett Fortier on one assignment, she doesn't expect her next one to involve her playing the part of his fiance as part of a plan to protect his family. Janessa is confused as pretend feelings are replaced by genuine ones and complications with his family, her spirituality, and her job arise.

This is a very fun book! It reminds me a lot of the movie "The Princess Diaries". It's a romantic fairytale, a book every girl that has ever dreamed of becoming a princess should read. I thought it portrayed a heroine who was classy, an example of her convictions and has high self esteem, in spite of the fact that her life hasn't turned out exactly as she planned. A great book for twelve year olds and up.

Mended Hearts

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer

Mended Hearts by Connie Angeline. Published by Covenant Communications, Inc.

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Five years after her boyfriend died, Sydney Chase is content with her world of horses, friends and grandparents. She forbids her grandfather to do any more matchmaking attempts. But then Jackson shows up to work with her horse. Has her grandfather been at it again?

A book about horses and romance. Really- what could be better! This was the fastest book I have read in a long time. I just couldn't put it down. It is a great book about forgiving yourself, and moving on past a tragedy. I felt like there was one loose end, but hopefully there will be another book to tell his story. This book set it up perfectly for it. I enjoyed the writing style and hope that there will be more books in the future.