Dolled up to Die

Dolled Up to Die by Lorena McCourtney was the most recent book I read, and it was different from anything I have ever read, but I liked it. Cate Kinkaid is an assistant investigator for her uncle's company. Due to the number of murder cases in her town, Cate finds herself investigating a shooting of 4 victims...3 of which are dolls! Although Cate can seem a little ditzy, she is able to put the pieces together and solve the murder. Cate is a very likable character, and I cannot wait to read more books in the series.

Available July 2013 from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

A Big Year for Lily

A Big Year for Lily is a cute childrens book by Suzanne Woods Fisher that takes the reader back to the Lapp home. Lily is 9 years old in the book, and she is about to have her 10th birthday. Lily is facing some problems at school. This topic is something most young children have experienced, so it will really resonate with the young tween age group. The book also looks at family life. Lily is the oldest sibling, so we get to read about the chores and responsibilities in a typical Amish family.

Available July 2013 from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group