Anchoring You by Robin Patchin is this week’s Reader Friday. After Tim’s recommendation and a couple of other readers saying they were going to read it, I did, too. It’s a great read! Here’s the first line: Kenzie Wright stood at the helm and scanned the horizon, nothing but sea and sky in every direction.
Tim was right–this was a very calm opening for what happened next! But first the photo and verse. After I listened to the song Edward referenced on Tuesday, I had to use it. 🙂 So, I found another Roan Mountain photo and Voila! I hope you enjoy the graphic and song!
Now for Anchoring You by Robin Patchin. Here’s the cover (that I love) and the back copy:
“An action-packed romantic mystery with emotional weight.” —BookLife by Publishers Weekly
On the glittering waters of the Caribbean, a yacht captain’s fight for survival forces her to rely on a man she swore she’d never trust.
A fiercely independent yacht captain, Kenzie Wright has spent her life disregarding her family’s expectations. She thrives on freedom, charting her own course, and never staying in one place—or with one person—for long. But when a routine voyage thrusts her into the crosshairs of a deadly drug cartel, her carefully crafted agenda is blown apart. Her last hope to save herself and her crew is the partying playboy, Jaz.
DEA informant Jasper Aylett has spent years hunting the cartel leader known only as the Ghost. The mission has cost him everything—his family, his reputation, and his chance at redemption. When a beautiful yacht captain gets caught in the Ghost’s web, Jaz risks his life to rescue her. It’s his last chance to secure the information he needs to take his enemy down—and get his life back.
Kenzie is forced into hiding with Jaz, and now two cartels want her dead. With their lives on the line, Kenzie and Jaz must work together to unravel the Ghost’s network before it’s too late. But the closer they get to the truth—and to each other—the more their past wounds and buried fears threaten to tear them apart, leaving them vulnerable to an enemy who won’t stop until they’re both destroyed.
My take:
Oh, my! This was one exciting read that kept me reading way longer each night than I needed to. I immediately liked the two main characters, Kenzie and Jaz. Both brought a lot of emotional baggage into the story that I could identify with. The suspense kept me flipping the pages, wanting to see how they were going to get out of it each time someone came after them.
I loved the way the faith element played into the story with Kenzie’s strong faith and Jaz thinking he didn’t deserve God’s love or forgiveness. This is book 9 of 10, but you don’t have to read the others first–I didn’t get lost at all. That said, I will be reading the others. Robin Pachen is a great writer.
Okay, Readers, what are you reading this week? Leave the title or first line in the comments. I’ll enter you in a drawing for a $10 gift card from Amazon…or someplace else…
Here’s the song Edward referenced last Monday, and it is AMAZING!
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Mine by Sami Abrams
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I love Sami’s books, Sharon!
Oo, Anchoring You does sound exciting. I’m reading A Certain Mercy by Linda Dindzans. The first line: She could think of no one else.
“No one” being her illicit lover.
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Sounds like historical, Priscilla, and I like that opening line!
The mountains bring me such peace, and God is behind it all! I love that song. Thank you Edward & Pat for sharing it.
I’m reading “Survival in the Mountains” by Carrie Parks. The book begins with
“Pain radiated through her skull, sharp and relentless. She tried to open her eyes, but something held them glued shut. Intense heat lapped at her side.” Imagine being in a deadly car crash, waking up and slowing regaining your memory. Then discovering that all records of who you are have been erased, while people are seriously trying to end your life. Where can you turn for help? That’s the nightmare that Bethany Hall must deal with. Be ready for lots of action.
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I think I was with Carrie when she and Lynette Eason brainstormed that story, Tim. I have it on my TBR table. 🙂
Another beautiful photo, Pat, and such a fitting verse. I also love the Gaither version of the Trees of the Fields. I remember the children loved to sing this song in church, probably in part due to the clapping of their hands.
Like Tim, the mountains give me peace and what a magnificent display of God’s handiwork!
I agree that Anchoring You is a great read. I enjoyed the entire series.
I’m currently reading Once Upon Nantucket by Irene Hannon.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the photo and vere, Mary G. I’m currently in the mountains trying to finish book 20, and it is very peaceful! Only problem is, I don’t want to work. lol
I plan to go back and read books in this series I haven’t read yet.
I am reading an ARC by Sami A. Abrams titled Rodeo Witness Protector.
I am looking forward to reading Anchoring You. Her books always sound so good.
Thank you for sharing such an upbeat song! I needed that.
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Sami was at that same retreat I attended with Carrie, Carolyn. Everyone there got work done but me. lol Glad you enjoyed the song.
I have read some of Robin books and aways like them. Thanks for recommending this one.
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Judy, I love Robin’s books and don’t know why I’m having to catch up on the series — lol!
Anchoring You—like a real page-turner for sure. Sounds like some good adventures in this book!
Since it was at the top of the page, will this be the new title for your blog? I think I remembered you mentioning this.
Hearing The Trees of the Field song brought back a wonderful memories.. I had forgotten about it. We sang it in our church in Texas in the 1980’s. I heartily sang along today. Thanks Edward and Pat for sharing it.
Just realized I read the Dumb Criminals post on Tuesday, but forgot to comment! Oh well!
“Isabella Garcia followed her father into his spacious library, never once stopping her pleading.” I’m reading Beyond the Desert Sands by Tracie Peterson.
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Tracie Peterson always has a good book, Barbara! I can’t believe I didn’t see that you didn’t comment on the Mystery Question! I am one of the least observant people you’ll ever know…I walked to the mailbox and didn’t even notice a tree had falled right along the fence where I walk every day! 🙂 You can always go back and gues, Barbara. 🙂
And I love this song, too. I think it was the one playing when I saw Jewish men dancing in the street when I was in Israel.
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
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I’ll have to check that one out, BN100!
“Ever notice that Cupid rhymes with stupid?”
Red is for Rookie by Anne Greene
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I love that opening line, Gail!
“What do you think, Sal?” My best friend and head baker, Josie Sullivan, held up a small, square, white portable device with a dial on its face.
Sifting Through Secrets by Catherine Bruns
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That sounds interesting, Gloria!
Anchoring You sounds intriguing. Welcome to the weekend!
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It’s a good book, Caryl. Enjoy the solstice weekend!
Pat, thanks for sharing the song that obviously comes directly from that beautiful verse of scripture. Great picture once again.
I’m enjoying the comments about Anchoring You. Like the little girl in the commercial years ago, “I helped too!” I was a first reader. I hope none of you found any typos or other errors. Every time I proofread or do a first read, I wonder what I might have missed and hope it was nothing major.
I am reading Lynn H. Blackburn’s Break My Fall. First line:
“No more peppermints, Mrs. Frost, or next time it’s a root canal.”
Isn’t that a great first line, Edward?! I enjoyed Lynn’s Gossamer Falls series. And in reading “Anchoring You”, I didn’t see one typo or grammatical error. :-;
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I really enjoyed the book, Edward, and I didn’t see any typos or left out words. You do good!
Beautiful photo and verse. I’m reading The Spy of Marseille by Roseanna White
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Hi Lucy. Glad you enjoyed the post. I really enjoy Roseann’s books.
I am currently reading Yosemite Firestorm by Tanya Stowe. beautiful song!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the song, Shelia.
I am reading “Don’t Cross the Blue Line” by Susan May Warren on my kindle and a print book of “Spies, Lies, & Alibis” by Natalie Walters.
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Wow, Becky! There’s no way I can read more than one book at a time. 😉
Finishing up Gelato at the Villa by Robin Jones Gunn
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Love Robin’s books, Lisa.
Thank you for this beautiful verse, and the wonderful book review! I’m reading a cozy mystery Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Emily. Love the cozy title!
I’m listening to a Lisa Jordan audiobook; Find Me in the Story.
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I need to get Lisa’s book, Sally Jo!