On My Kindle - Code Blue by Richard Mabry, M.D.

Cathy Sewell returns to her hometown of Dainger, Texas. She's running away from her troubles and God. Not long after the move, she discovers geographical changes won't solve her problems. They've tagged along for the ride.

Will Kennedy hasn't give up hope. He's loved Cathy from the time they were in high school. Now a successful lawyer, will he be able to keep her alive and help her deal with the excess baggage?

Dr. Mabry's book grabbed me immediately, and I couldn't put it down. I loved the combination of medical mystery and romance. His background made the story realistic, while the who-dun-it part kept the tension at the right level.

My only regret is that I didn't read this book sooner. The author has several other books out, and I'll be picking them up.

Writers: How do you ramp up the tension in your manuscripts/short stories?

Readers: What gets your heart pumping? Sinister characters? Spooky settings? Please share.


Have a blessed weekend!

In My Kindle - Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer & Mike Yorkey

 

WWII is drawing to a close, and France's liberation near. The Nazis decide to steal the greatest art treasure: The Mona Lisa. The grand painting is tucked away for safekeeping in the countryside. Will the enemy grab it or will the good guys return it to the Louvre?

A disclaimer is in order here. While there's a sweet romantic thread, this is one tension-filled story. War isn't pretty, and the violence tends toward the graphic. That said, the book held my attention from the outset and never let go for a second.

Chasing Mona Lisa was my first Kindle book! The action scenes were perfect for my workout times. In fact, I went over my usual stint on the treadmill and bike because I was so engrossed in this novel.

Writers: How do you carve out reading time from your busy schedule?

Readers: Do you have a Kindle? How has it increased your reading time, if at all? I'd love to hear some unique ways to expand reading time.