Trinity by Ronie Kendig. First in her Military War Dog series.
To sum it all you, you need to run out and buy all of Kendig's books and just immerse yourself in them. Kendig plots masterful stories but also shines a spotlight on our nation's heroes both the two-legged and four-legged variety.
Trinity and her master, Heath "Ghost" Daniels have been given medical leave from the Army and are putting their lives back together. Ghost suffered a head injury that prevents him from serving.Through God's divine plan Ghost and Trinity end up at A Breed Apart Ranch where they begin a new chapter. Their new goal is to return to Afghanistan only this time they'll be doing informational tours. They'll be doing exhibitions to educate soldiers on the MWD's capabilities. While they are there Darci Kintz is doing recon and is taken prisoner by the Taliban. Ghost and Trinity return to action as the only ones capable of finding Darci and bringing her home.
Kendig weaves intricate plots and details into her stories. You'll be riveted as you wonder who exactly Darci is and what role did she play in being taken by the Taliban. Can Ghost, Trinity, and the team sent after her find her or will she be lost forever?
My advice read it for yourself. There isn't a recap, review, or synopsis that does this book justice.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Lethal Legacy
Irene Hannon finishes out the Guardians of Justice series with Lethal Legacy
Detective Cole Taylor is used to following the clues. This time though his gut is telling him the clues aren't adding up. Kelly Warren visits his precinct convinced her father's death wasn't the suicide the cops claimed to be but murder. Cole can't pass up a chance to look into the shaky evidence she presents especially since Kelly is so adamant. As Cole follows the clues, Kelly's life is put into danger. Someone wants her to stop digging into her father's death. The more Kelly uncovers the more questions she has about her father. It all comes to a dramatic finish when the killer put into play his final move and Cole has to rush to put the clues together before it is too late.
A satisfying end to the Guardians of Justice series. We've fleshed out the Taylor siblings and their passion for justice. Each is driven by their own motives to see justice done but yet they harbor the same goals. Another excellent suspense romance by Hannon.
Detective Cole Taylor is used to following the clues. This time though his gut is telling him the clues aren't adding up. Kelly Warren visits his precinct convinced her father's death wasn't the suicide the cops claimed to be but murder. Cole can't pass up a chance to look into the shaky evidence she presents especially since Kelly is so adamant. As Cole follows the clues, Kelly's life is put into danger. Someone wants her to stop digging into her father's death. The more Kelly uncovers the more questions she has about her father. It all comes to a dramatic finish when the killer put into play his final move and Cole has to rush to put the clues together before it is too late.
A satisfying end to the Guardians of Justice series. We've fleshed out the Taylor siblings and their passion for justice. Each is driven by their own motives to see justice done but yet they harbor the same goals. Another excellent suspense romance by Hannon.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Full Disclosure
Full Disclosure is Dee Henderson's first book in a looooooooooooooooooong time. As one of my favorite authors, I have been anticipating this book for years.
Full Disclosure is remarkable storytelling that fans of Dee Henderson have come to expect. She introduces us to FBI Agent, Paul Falcon, and Midwest Homicide Investigator, Ann Silver. Both highly respected in their fields and running in many of the same social circles, yet they are unknown to each other until Ann brings a case to Paul's attention. Their initial meeting sparks an investigation that will change both their lives and a relationship that will last for the rest off their lives. This isn't an action-packed novel like some of Henderson's previous works. In this book the action doesn't take center stage but appears to be sidelined for a story that is based on trust. You will be treated to an investigation that spans thousands of miles, lots of cups of coffee, and a few months. When you think you've figured it out, you'll be back at the drawing board just like the investigators.
Ann Silver has many high-profile friends in her circle. She's the top of her field and respected as a cop, author, and pilot. She's also happily ensconced in her life as a single woman. Paul Falcon is the oldest son of a high-profile family and yet he chose to become an FBI agent until he steps in to run the family empire. He's come to the place where he's ready to slow the action-filled pace of his life and settle down. What I found most interesting in the love story of Full Disclosure is that any reader can probably see aspects of themselves in both Paul and Ann. Ann fears commitment and is content with her life. Paul isn't content, wants more, and is ready to make that commitment. How do you convince someone who isn't ready nor thinks she will ever be ready to be a wife that she is the one you are choosing? How do you convince a great guy that his interest in you is misplaced? How the relationship plays out and the trust that grows between them was really quite beautiful to read. In particular there is a wonderful exchange between Ann and Paul that introduces Lovely so marvelously that I re-read it multiple times.
As twists and turns take you on a ride through Full Disclosure, you'll notice yourself asking the hard questions about trust. If you've ever read any of Henderson's other books, you'll certainly fall in love with Full Disclosure. If this is your first time reading one of her books, you'll find yourself racing out to buy her other books.
Full Disclosure is remarkable storytelling that fans of Dee Henderson have come to expect. She introduces us to FBI Agent, Paul Falcon, and Midwest Homicide Investigator, Ann Silver. Both highly respected in their fields and running in many of the same social circles, yet they are unknown to each other until Ann brings a case to Paul's attention. Their initial meeting sparks an investigation that will change both their lives and a relationship that will last for the rest off their lives. This isn't an action-packed novel like some of Henderson's previous works. In this book the action doesn't take center stage but appears to be sidelined for a story that is based on trust. You will be treated to an investigation that spans thousands of miles, lots of cups of coffee, and a few months. When you think you've figured it out, you'll be back at the drawing board just like the investigators.
Ann Silver has many high-profile friends in her circle. She's the top of her field and respected as a cop, author, and pilot. She's also happily ensconced in her life as a single woman. Paul Falcon is the oldest son of a high-profile family and yet he chose to become an FBI agent until he steps in to run the family empire. He's come to the place where he's ready to slow the action-filled pace of his life and settle down. What I found most interesting in the love story of Full Disclosure is that any reader can probably see aspects of themselves in both Paul and Ann. Ann fears commitment and is content with her life. Paul isn't content, wants more, and is ready to make that commitment. How do you convince someone who isn't ready nor thinks she will ever be ready to be a wife that she is the one you are choosing? How do you convince a great guy that his interest in you is misplaced? How the relationship plays out and the trust that grows between them was really quite beautiful to read. In particular there is a wonderful exchange between Ann and Paul that introduces Lovely so marvelously that I re-read it multiple times.
As twists and turns take you on a ride through Full Disclosure, you'll notice yourself asking the hard questions about trust. If you've ever read any of Henderson's other books, you'll certainly fall in love with Full Disclosure. If this is your first time reading one of her books, you'll find yourself racing out to buy her other books.
Monday, August 13, 2012
A love like that
How adorable are these two? They walked the track for the Survivor Lap at Relay for Life in 2012. They held on to each other as they slowly made the way around the track. I took a few pictures of them before I couldn't focus because I was struck by the fact that they are both wearing survivor shirts. I don't know the details of their illnesses, but whether they were diagnosed at the same time or on separate occasions, their strength is inspiring. Together they held each other up while they battled their cancer and together they took their victory march.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Rejection
The month of June was not a great month for me. At least it wasn't for the part of me that is dictated by my human nature was rocked to the core.
On June 15th I was informed that I'd be laid off from my job. There is a long back story and while the lay off wasn't much of a shock the reasoning behind their decision to lay me off was. I was informed I wasn't good enough. Major blow that I had to come to terms with. As I struggled to understand how I wasn't good enough despite my reviews and the wonderful recommendation letters I received, I was already wounded so I believed them.
A week before I found out that I'd be laid off, I was bored. A bored me is a thing to be frightened of. Usually I just contact one of my good friends and we plot and plan worldwide domination and then we get distracted and life goes on. I digress. This is what happens when I get distracted. Back to my point. In the midst of my boredom I decided I'd give online dating a shot. Or not really a shot. More like a quick peek from my peripheral so no one would know I was looking. I was rejected on online dating too.
The part of me running completely on my human nature immediately began licking my wounds. I painted on my brave face and struck out to face the world. The online dating rejection or "ODR" as we are going to call it wasn't exactly public knowledge. The lay off was. I couldn't exactly hide that as I began packing my four dozen photos from my cubicle to take home. And for a few weeks I had to face people who expressed their sympathy for my circumstances. Yet, I pretended that it didn't hurt.
I'm a liar. It did hurt. Because I failed to measure up both professionally and personally. There was something wrong with me that made my company discard me and guys fail to find me attractive. So I stewed and I contemplated. About the time I was preparing to move to a country with far less blondes than the US (joking!), I grasped on to one simple truth. God wanted me!
He wanted me when He created the world and plopped Adam and Eve in paradise. He wanted me He sent His Son to die for my sins. He wanted me when I weighed my options between what the world offered and what He offered and I chose the world. He wanted me when I repented and He wanted me when I did it again. He wanted me when corporate America didn't. He wanted me when some single dude with a cracked out user name didn't. He wants me today. He'll want me tomorrow.
The other lesson that I learned was that while my employer might have told me I wasn't good enough, I had the proof that I was. I didn't need to believe their lies. My brain accepted their lies and through the tears I struggled to understand. When I stepped away and didn't listen to their harsh words but saw their agenda, I knew that their lies were unfounded. I had done all asked of me and then some. I wouldn't give them the power to stifle my confidence.
So to the world I may not be their definition of desirable. I'm not employed today and Facebook says I'm single but God says He wants me. So I'm going to grasp on to Him because He has great plans for me.
On June 15th I was informed that I'd be laid off from my job. There is a long back story and while the lay off wasn't much of a shock the reasoning behind their decision to lay me off was. I was informed I wasn't good enough. Major blow that I had to come to terms with. As I struggled to understand how I wasn't good enough despite my reviews and the wonderful recommendation letters I received, I was already wounded so I believed them.
A week before I found out that I'd be laid off, I was bored. A bored me is a thing to be frightened of. Usually I just contact one of my good friends and we plot and plan worldwide domination and then we get distracted and life goes on. I digress. This is what happens when I get distracted. Back to my point. In the midst of my boredom I decided I'd give online dating a shot. Or not really a shot. More like a quick peek from my peripheral so no one would know I was looking. I was rejected on online dating too.
The part of me running completely on my human nature immediately began licking my wounds. I painted on my brave face and struck out to face the world. The online dating rejection or "ODR" as we are going to call it wasn't exactly public knowledge. The lay off was. I couldn't exactly hide that as I began packing my four dozen photos from my cubicle to take home. And for a few weeks I had to face people who expressed their sympathy for my circumstances. Yet, I pretended that it didn't hurt.
I'm a liar. It did hurt. Because I failed to measure up both professionally and personally. There was something wrong with me that made my company discard me and guys fail to find me attractive. So I stewed and I contemplated. About the time I was preparing to move to a country with far less blondes than the US (joking!), I grasped on to one simple truth. God wanted me!
He wanted me when He created the world and plopped Adam and Eve in paradise. He wanted me He sent His Son to die for my sins. He wanted me when I weighed my options between what the world offered and what He offered and I chose the world. He wanted me when I repented and He wanted me when I did it again. He wanted me when corporate America didn't. He wanted me when some single dude with a cracked out user name didn't. He wants me today. He'll want me tomorrow.
The other lesson that I learned was that while my employer might have told me I wasn't good enough, I had the proof that I was. I didn't need to believe their lies. My brain accepted their lies and through the tears I struggled to understand. When I stepped away and didn't listen to their harsh words but saw their agenda, I knew that their lies were unfounded. I had done all asked of me and then some. I wouldn't give them the power to stifle my confidence.
So to the world I may not be their definition of desirable. I'm not employed today and Facebook says I'm single but God says He wants me. So I'm going to grasp on to Him because He has great plans for me.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Re-visiting "ing"
It's been a while since I had reason to compare dating and interviewing. I've spent the past two years in a job that I've mostly liked and always appreciated. The dating thing hasn't been that consistent but I have left the entity of dating alone for a while.
As time passes it is normal to reevaluate and consider your position on the things in life that are negotiable. Dating and interviewing are both being called into question in my world these days. I may find myself once again having to interview as my company is downsizing in the next few months. Dating is being called into question because I'm finding the desire for a family of my own to be growing.
I'm not excited to be unemployed. I hate trying to sell myself. There is so much pressure to be the "right" candidate that one wrong word can have your resume hitting the circular file and you have to go do it all again somewhere else.
I've also had to reconsider my position on dating. I've never enjoyed dating as it is commonly executed. I've had friends who have stayed with their significant others until someone better came along even though they weren't really happy in that relationship. I've probably taken dating to the further extreme and not dated someone that I might enjoy spending time with because I can't see myself with them long term.
I can't revert completely to arranged marriages but I am not sure I'm ready for this 21st century dating. In the past couple of months two people that I know have had success with online dating. I gave my two cents about online dating not too long ago. I've had to reexamine though to see if I was missing the picture.
Honestly I am not sure where I stand. I deactivated Facebook because I was being harassed by someone that I knew as a good guy but the computer screen gave him more courage than a six pack. I began reducing the "social media" in my life and yet found myself drawn to a website to see if I could mingle until I met a match. I wonder if I didn't just defeat the purpose of deactivating Facebook to increase the personal contact in my world.
I signed up to see if I could mingle online. I think as much as I'd like to say I'm a confident, independent woman who is with it, I'm not sure I'm advanced enough for online dating. Maybe I am an old fashioned girl underneath it all. I'd like to say that I'm progressive but I am thinking I'm not quite as far along as I've convinced myself. The more I read about relationships the more I believe that the man should be the instigator. I'm not going to smile, poke, and prod someone into speaking with me in an attempt to discover if he is the one.
For the future I think I'll leave the job search to the internet and the opportunities to meet guys to the close encounters of the personal kind.
As time passes it is normal to reevaluate and consider your position on the things in life that are negotiable. Dating and interviewing are both being called into question in my world these days. I may find myself once again having to interview as my company is downsizing in the next few months. Dating is being called into question because I'm finding the desire for a family of my own to be growing.
I'm not excited to be unemployed. I hate trying to sell myself. There is so much pressure to be the "right" candidate that one wrong word can have your resume hitting the circular file and you have to go do it all again somewhere else.
I've also had to reconsider my position on dating. I've never enjoyed dating as it is commonly executed. I've had friends who have stayed with their significant others until someone better came along even though they weren't really happy in that relationship. I've probably taken dating to the further extreme and not dated someone that I might enjoy spending time with because I can't see myself with them long term.
I can't revert completely to arranged marriages but I am not sure I'm ready for this 21st century dating. In the past couple of months two people that I know have had success with online dating. I gave my two cents about online dating not too long ago. I've had to reexamine though to see if I was missing the picture.
Honestly I am not sure where I stand. I deactivated Facebook because I was being harassed by someone that I knew as a good guy but the computer screen gave him more courage than a six pack. I began reducing the "social media" in my life and yet found myself drawn to a website to see if I could mingle until I met a match. I wonder if I didn't just defeat the purpose of deactivating Facebook to increase the personal contact in my world.
I signed up to see if I could mingle online. I think as much as I'd like to say I'm a confident, independent woman who is with it, I'm not sure I'm advanced enough for online dating. Maybe I am an old fashioned girl underneath it all. I'd like to say that I'm progressive but I am thinking I'm not quite as far along as I've convinced myself. The more I read about relationships the more I believe that the man should be the instigator. I'm not going to smile, poke, and prod someone into speaking with me in an attempt to discover if he is the one.
For the future I think I'll leave the job search to the internet and the opportunities to meet guys to the close encounters of the personal kind.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Adam Cappa
Minor review on a new artist.
I am in no way shape or form a musician. I can't sing. I can't play an instrument. I can't keep a beat to dance. I do know what I like though for music and I've discovered another new artist getting repeat plays on my iPod.
Adam Cappa got his start opening for Jeremy Camp. There is no greater recommendation in my estimation than to have Jeremy Camp voice his approval for your music ministry. Then I read somewhere that Adam Cappa not only opened for Camp but was being compared to him. I had to get his album.
Cappa's The Refuge is right up there with a Camp album. The Refuge is a nice collection of worship songs and uplifting pop songs. From the encouraging Perfect to the attitude of worship in How Worthy there is something for everyone.
The highest praise I can give Cappa is to say that I created a playlist on iTunes and labelled it 'Jeremy and Adam" and it is the most played playlist by far.
I am in no way shape or form a musician. I can't sing. I can't play an instrument. I can't keep a beat to dance. I do know what I like though for music and I've discovered another new artist getting repeat plays on my iPod.
Adam Cappa got his start opening for Jeremy Camp. There is no greater recommendation in my estimation than to have Jeremy Camp voice his approval for your music ministry. Then I read somewhere that Adam Cappa not only opened for Camp but was being compared to him. I had to get his album.
Cappa's The Refuge is right up there with a Camp album. The Refuge is a nice collection of worship songs and uplifting pop songs. From the encouraging Perfect to the attitude of worship in How Worthy there is something for everyone.
The highest praise I can give Cappa is to say that I created a playlist on iTunes and labelled it 'Jeremy and Adam" and it is the most played playlist by far.
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