Janet Sketchley's Blog: Tenacity, page 42
August 7, 2018
New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2018)
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
Out of Their Element by Angela Breidenbach, Robin Lee Hatcher, Vickie McDonough, and Deborah Raney — They are totally out of their element! Four mismatched couples find unexpected romance. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
The Redemption Road by Christa MacDonald — As Alex awaits re...
August 3, 2018
New Mystery Now Available
And it’s official…
Unknown Enemy is now available in print and from multiple ebook vendors.
If you’re in the market for a short, summer mystery, pop over to my book page and check it out. Or go directly to your favourite online retailer… 
July 31, 2018
Review: Asrian Skies, by Anne Wheeler
Asrian Skies, by Anne Wheeler (2017)
Avery Rendon needed special permission to leave her home planet, Asria, to join the interplanetary Commonwealth forces as a pilot. Asria’s government has many restrictions, especially for a member of the royal family. Add to that her doubts about her culture’s faith, and she’s happier elsewhere.
Naturally she finds herself back on Asria, embroiled in all she wanted to escape—and then things get worse. When Asria is invaded, she must do her part to fight th...
July 27, 2018
The Stages of Adventuring (Guest Post)
Have you been on any adventures lately? Are you on an adventure now? How do you feel about adventuring?
My hubby and I are adventuring in the Maritimes. We’re having a wonderful time as we explore all four provinces on our whirlwind tour.
Has it been nothing but unicorns and rainbows? Definitely not.
So what are the stages of adventuring?
Decide to Adventure
It’s true that not all “adventures” are those of our choosing, but that’s not typically t...
July 24, 2018
Review: Firewall, by DiAnn Mills
Firewall, by DiAnn Mills (Tyndale, 2014)
An explosive start, and the pace accelerates from there.
Taryn expected to be on her honeymoon. Instead she’s wanted by the FBI, and the man she married may not be who she thinks he is.
Meanwhile, someone wants to hijack the software project she headed—if they succeed, they can cause mass destruction on a global scale.
FBI Special Agent Grayson Hall must convince her to trust him—if he can keep up with her. And if he can keep them both alive.
I liked T...
July 20, 2018
Pre-order Sale: Unknown Enemy
For those who prefer ebooks, Unknown Enemy is now available for pre-order–and you can save $2. [Available for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and iBooks. Sorry, not on Google Play.] Click here for buy links, or visit your favourite online retailer: books2read.com/unknownenemy.
Print copies and ebooks will release on August 2, 2018. This is a shorter mystery, novella-length at 137 pages, but I hope you’ll enjoy the chance to meet my imaginary friends at and near the Green Dory Inn.
The next installment o...
July 17, 2018
Review: When the Smoke Clears, by Lynette Eason
When the Smoke Clears, by Lynette Eason (Revell, 2012)
Alexia, Serena, and Jillian were inseperable until high school graduation—when Jillian fled, terrified by something she couldn’t tell even her closest friends. Alexia left too, desperate to get away from an abusive home life. Serena and Alexia kept in touch over the years, but neither of them know how to find Jillian.
Now, ten years after graduation, Alexia nearly dies fighting a fire—because her equipment was sabotaged. While she’s off w...
July 10, 2018
New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2018)
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
A Widow’s Hope by Vannetta Chapman — After tragedy claimed her husband’s life and her son’s ability to walk, Hannah King doesn’t want a new man. She has her family, a home and mounting debts. Scarred Amish bachelor Jacob Schrock offers Hannah the job she desperately needs. But while Hannah helps Jaco...
July 3, 2018
Cover Reveal: Unknown Enemy
Landon Smith vowed never to return to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Despite her faith, the memories might undo her.
But a shadowy figure has been skulking around the Green Dory Inn—seen only by her friend Anna.
Loyalty demands she stand by this woman who’s been a second mother to her. No matter the cost.
With the police unable to find solid clues, and the incidents escalating, Landon must help Anna discover the truth about the prowler and stop him. Before he turns violent.
…coming summer 2018… thi...
June 29, 2018
Money in the Bank (Guest Post)
Summer is upon us. Warmer weather. Sunshine. And vacations. And with vacationing comes that extra long To Do list.
My hubby and I are going east for approximately 2.5 weeks in July. And while it’s exciting (I’ve never been to the Maritimes before), it means getting things done ahead of time and making sure my responsibilities are covered. This includes gathering a long list of camping supplies. We hope to tent most of the time we’re away.
As things come...
