Title: Women of StrengthAuthor: Tristi PinkstonSeries: NoneReleased: March 8, 2012Publisher: Walnut SpringsWebsite: http://www.tristipinkston.com/
Book Summary:The need for courageous, faithful women has never been greater than it is today. As we draw nearer to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we are faced with temptations on every side. But we can prevail as we gain true strength from living the gospel.
In Women of Strength, Tristi Pinkston shares inspiring stories, as well as insightful quotes from Church leaders, to demonstrate the power and influence of righteous women. This book invites women everywhere to deepen their relationship with the Savior, rely on the guidance of the Holy Ghost, and learn what it really means to be strong.
This book is aimed a faithful latter-day saint women and was just what I needed. It's a quick read one I easily knocked out in a couple of hours but is packed full of quotes and stories that I really related to. There is a lot of wisdom within the few pages of this book. Tristi writes in a way that motivates without sugar coating or condemning. I gleaned a lot from this wonderful little gem.
Content: Clean
Rating: 4.5 Stars - Highly Recommend to
LDS women
Source: From author for review
Title: Targets in Ties
Author: Tristi Pinkston
Series: Secret Sisters Mysteries #4
Publisher: Walnut Springs Press
Released: January 30,2012
Website: http://www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com/
Book Summary:After two long years, Ren’s mission is finally over, and it’s time for Ida Mae, Arlette, and Tansy to travel to Mexico to pick him up. They have their itinerary all planned out—visiting the ruins in the
Yucatan, shopping, playing in the sand and surf—and then they’ll head to Ren’s mission home and be reunited with that dear boy. But
a wanted antiquities thief crosses their path, and soon the ladies find themselves tangled up in a web of lies, intrigue, and costly jewelry. Held hostage by men desperate for riches, they do what only they
can do—keep their heads about them, plan their escape, and discuss the proper making of tortillas. Will they survive their most harrowing adventure yet?
Tristi Pinkston's Secret Sisters Mysteries make me laugh. They are lighthearted, clean, humorous books that are perfect for days when you just need a good laugh. Targets in Ties is the 4th book in the Secret Sisters Series and I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first three books.
Ida Mae, Arlette, and Tansy are once again caught up in an adventure. This time they are travelling through Mexico headed to pick up Ren from his mission when they cross paths with an International jewel thief. What follows is another crazy adventure for this oddball team. Kidnapping, grand theft auto and a cross country chase are all in a days work for these mystery solving amateur sleuths.
If you are a cozy mystery lover or those just looking for a quick, clean read that will make you smile pick up one of Tristi Pinkston's Secret Sisters Mysteries.
Rating: 4 Stars - Great Book
Content: Clean
Source: From Publisher for Review
Want to win this fun Scrapbook Pack?As part of the book tour for Target In Ties Tristi is giving away a Scrapbooking Pack. To enter leave a comment on this blog post, then go visit Tristi's blog at
http://www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com and become a follower. You will then be entered to win this fun scrapbooking pack, including paper, tags, two decals, and metal tag frames. You have until midnight Mountain time on March 3rd to enter to win.
For all the tour stops:
CLICK HERE.
Also by Tristi Pinkston:
When Ida Mae Babbitt receives an invitation to visit her son Keith¹s dude ranch in Montana, she¹s excited to mend their broken relationship, but not so excited about spending time with cows. Arlette and Tansy go along with her, ready to take a vacation that does not involve dead bodies or mysteries of any sort - one must have a break from time to time. But it seems a no-good scoundrel has moseyed into Dodge City and is bent on causing all sorts of trouble for the ranch. Unable to keep her curiosity in check - especially when it seems her own son is the most likely culprit - Ida Mae decides to investigate. Can she lasso the varmint and get him to the sheriff in time?
Hang 'Em High by Tristi Pinkston is a
cozy mystery. It is only recently that I even learned what a cozy mystery is.
From
cozy-mystery.com- The crime-solver in a cozy mystery is usually a woman who is an amateur sleuth.
- The cozy mystery usually takes place in a small town or village.
- In a series, it is important that the characters are likable, so that the reader will want to visit them again.
- Cozy mysteries are considered “gentle” books… no graphic violence, no profanity, and no explicit sex.
- Cozy mysteries tend to be fast-paced, with several twists and turns throughout each book.
- The cozy mystery puts an emphasis on plots and character development.
Hang 'Em High is most definitely a cozy mystery. A really good one!
- Ida Mae is our amateur sleuth who with the help from her friends solves the crimes.
- Small town setting? Yep! Omni, Utah is the small town setting for the first books in the series, Hang 'Em High takes us to a dude ranch in Montana.
- The characters are likable, quirky and humorous which makes me want to visit them again, can't wait for the next book in the series.
- Totally "gentle" - no swearing, sex or graphic violence.
- A very fast-paced, quick read with enough twists and turns to keep me guessing until the end.
- The Secret Sisters Series is character driven - it's the likable characters that bring me back to the series.
Hang 'Em High has been my favorite of the series. It's a quick, easy read that made me smile.
There are currently 3 books in the Secret Sisters Series
Secret Sisters
Dearly Departed
Hang 'Em High
Coming Soon...Targets in Ties (Nov. 2011)
Tell Death Do Us Part (May 2012)
Rating: 4.5 Stars - Highly Recommend
Source: From Author for Review
Content: Clean
Giveaway: Manuscript EvaluationTo celebrate this book's release and blog tour, you are invited to participate in a contest! If you leave a comment on this review, you will be entered to win a manuscript evaluation done by Tristi, up to a $75.00 value. Horror and erotica excluded. If you aren't a writer, you can give the evaluation to a writer friend as a gift. The winner will be chosen at midnight, October 5th MST so leave a comment ASAP! For more chances to win
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Not entering the giveaway, but this series sounds cute! I am going to have to pick up book one.
I'm looking forward to reading this!
I love the Secret Sisters books! I'm excited to read this one.
Thanks for the review, Kathy!
Sounds like a GREAT book!! Can't wait to read it!!
TARGET IN TIES does look wonderful.
I follow over at Tristi's blog.
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I love Tristi's books! I'm just making travel plans to pick up my missionary in Central America- I've got to read this first:)
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