Book: Deep Harbor

One of the perks of my ABCJLM hobby is that I get to review books, CD’s, etc that companies have to offer.  I love this opportunity but I also take it very seriously.  I realize that by putting my “stamp of approval” on something, it better be good!  While most of the time, I review children and parenting items, sometimes I get the chance to read Mommy stuff.  The things that I call “Mommy Just-For-Fun” – not a have-to but a privilege.  Items for those times that you just want to relax. 

Deep Harbor is the lastest of two book in my “Mommy Just-For-Fun” review list.  This is the second of three books in the Northern Lights Series.  Author Lisa Tawn Bergren is also the author of the popular children’s books – God Gave Us…  This book is a great read and one that I encourage you to pick up.  Read more about my review of this book on our sister site – Interrupted Expectations.   

The second book reviewed didn’t go as well.  Yesterday’s Promise by Linda Lee Chaikin was a book that I couldn’t get into.  Honestly, I didn’t finish it.  Because this book is the second in a series, I struggled with the many character names and the plot.  As a busy mom of three, I am picky about what I use my free time for.  This book just didn’t do it for me. 

As I have stated many times, all of my reviews will be honest. Each company that asked me to review something wants my honest opinion. Thus I can not recommend this book.

Here is an overview:

Rogan Chantry faces danger from tribesmen, ruthless politicians, and his own family as he searches for gold in South Africa. In England, his beloved Evy is injured by a mysterious assailant. The greed and intrigue surrounding the diamond mines could very well drive them irrevocably apart.

But….In Chaikin’s defense, this book has received wonderful reviews on Amazon.  I really feel like I am not in the right time in my life to enjoy this book.  (I really don’t like to think during my freetime!)  I also believe it would have helped to start on the first book –  Tomorrow’s Treasures.  So if you enjoy christian novels set in the late 1800’s in South Africa with an added touch of mystery, this might very well be the book for you. 

These books were provided for review by Waterbrook Press.