CrossReads Short Takes
Out of the Mist: A Novel
(The Moses Trilogy Book 3)
by Susan J. Reinhardt
The story continues – Book 3 of The Moses Trilogy – Out of the Mist
Drive, determination, and an anti-Christian attitude mark Kendra Marshall. When she collides with Peter Gruber (a.k.a., Zimmerman) in a college hallway, she has no idea her life is about to take a sharp turn.
Dave Yoder’s geeky ways are a turnoff to the sophisticated, pre-med student. Undaunted by her brush-off, he works to capture her heart.
Peter’s family and friends see red flags in any relationship with the feisty young woman. Trouble is written all over her, but when she’s injured, they come to her rescue. They soon find she’s marked by The New Patriot organization and could blow their carefully-devised cover.
Once again, the Grubers’ (a.k.a., Zimmermans) Amish friends in Bird-in-Hand, PA, and Holmes County, Ohio, join in the race for answers and protection. Kendra’s not always cooperative and gets herself into major trouble.
Will a young woman accomplish what The New Patriots haven’t over the course of two decades?
Pure Hollywood
(Shining Stars Book 1)
by Lesley Ann McDaniel
Can fifteen-year-old movie actress Jeralyn Rose avoid the fate of so many child stars—embitterment, rehab, and the inevitable tell-all? Only if she can figure out a way to stay true to her faith while remaining a hot Hollywood property.
All his life, Mickey Keele has retreated into movies to escape the harsh reality of his abusive family. Now his dream is about to turn real—he’s been cast in a movie, starring Jeralyn Rose. Could life get any better?
But just as they’re about to leave for a location shoot on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Mickey discovers a dark family secret. Will Jeralyn’s friendship and faith be enough to save him from plunging into a pit of despair with no hope of escape?
No one ever said it would be easy, but Jeralyn is determined to stand strong and set an example of purity, even with a life as crazy as hers—a life that is pure Hollywood.