A Carol for Kent by Hallee Bridgeman

Reviewed by Desere

From the first moment I came across Hallee Bridgeman's books I was blessed, each and every time she writes such stunning emotionally packed reads that tears my soul to shreds and then so beautifully puts me back together again.

In the third book from the Song of Suspense series she had done it once again! The read tells of Carol, she is the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney,and single mom ! And yes just like the life of any other single mom out there she is super busy and has no time to mess around with anything other than raising her daughter and doing her job.

But with the grace of God she gets through each day just fine, that is until her daughter's father comes back into her life. Now most single mom's will tell you that the father of your child making a come back after a one night stand left you alone and pregnant and saw him taking off, is the stuff nightmares are made off.

You want to be angry and hurt, but know that it will only show him getting the better of you. The case in this read could not be further from the everyday scenario. Bobby Kent aka suddenly dad to a child he never knew about is just as confused and thrown for a loop as Carol is. Can they sort through the secrets and lies that landed them in the current situation? And can Carol escape the serial killer out to get her?

From the first page right through to the end I was spellbound by this read. The author takes a everyday situation and turns it into a mesmerizing, I can't stop reading, mind blowing reading experience.

I adored the characters and fell in love with them all, except our killer of course. Now Mr I 'll make you suffer before I kill you was something else. The guy was all kind of pure nastiness that had my skin crawling and looking behind me every couple of minutes. The author created the perfect killer with raw intensity and I could feel his rage and devious mind seeping through the pages.

The love story between Carol and Bobby was so very beautiful and showed how God let's everything work out at just the right moment in time. I highly recommend this read for all fans of reading. This one author's books that will change your life, even if you aren't a fan of reading believe me you want to no, you must read her books! Just as me you will feel blessed and be in awe of her writing.

5/5 star review
" The last song ever written is the best one of all" 

An Aria for Nick by Hallee Bridgeman

Reviewed by Desere

Imagine having everything going for you, a great musical career ahead of you and a loving boyfriend, but suddenly it all comes crashing down when he dies and your wrist is shattered along with your heart and future.

This is the situation Aria faces in the new read from the super talented Hallee Bridgeman. Aria picks up the pieces of her life and moves on, finds a new career and sets out on just living life to it's full everyday. Of course it does not completely work out perfectly but she gets a define A for trying.

But to make matters worst she finds herself smack bam in the middle of a mystery and fighting to survive.

Her rescuer? The man from her past, Nick! But before she can even so much as ask how he is suddenly back from the dead, she needs to play along with his plan in order to make it out alive, or she might never get the change to ask him where he went, why he is back or why he is leaving yet again.

The main characters of Aria and Nick were both brilliantly crafted by this author. I felt in touch with Aria's pain and suffering and with Nick's back and forth fight to climb from the darkness that is his mind.

Aria was unique and a true fighter heroine, she does not take things lying down and wallow in grief she instead does what needs to be done and get's it over and done with. This spirited attitude made her my kind of heroine, however she does also reach the moments where as in real life with us all she gets those " I am at the end of my rope" feeling and is not so sure she can push on. But this showed her as human and realistic and I loved every minute!

Nick was the dark and hidden character in this read, not because he has obvious issues stemming from his "death" but because he had such a tough time in life, which of course is in complete contradiction to the loving and almost perfect life Aria had. Through this character the author showed me as reader that not everyone has it all or has grown up with the bubble of loving perfection, and for this reason alone never ever judge someone by first appearances or their action for that matter, for you never know what they have been through.

I loved the background settings, full of action, excitement, suspense, drama and fantastic descriptions of the surroundings and just what the characters are facing, I could honestly touch the dessert heat and feel the danger. The dialogue was pure emotional brilliance !

A action packed, suspense filled, heartwarming, compelling read. The author has once again proven why she manages to truly touch the hearts of her readers and why her characters become apart of our souls and will forever live in our memories.

I am taking away a message of when we lose someone or life does not go the way we wanted it to, there is a reason. God might have something better planned for you, or it is simply not the right time for it to happen. Stay strong and be patient God knows what he is doing, keep the faith!

5/5 star review
" He's there to rescue her, but will he realize she is the one needed to rescue him?"

A Melody for James by Hallee Bridgeman

Reviewed by Desere


If you have had a rough childhood and even adult life has dealt you a number of hard blows that you did not understand, it is easy to see how one can have either no faith or loose your faith in God.

But I also do know that it takes time for the reasoning behind God's actions to become clear to us, in order to understand why He wanted us in a certain place at a certain time with a certain person. And when those reasons shine clear, it is the only light we need to find our way back home.

The newest read from brilliant Christian author Hallee Bridgeman, tells the story of Melody, she meets the man of her dreams and wedding bells ring. But on her blissful day she discovers her darling fiancée is having an affair, she takes off running for a two week 'alone honeymoon". Upon her return she meets James.

James has suffered and struggled with the loss of his wife, who was tragically murdered six months ago. Melody and James connect on a emotional level that is soothing to them both and decide to have dinner the next evening. But Melody never makes it to the dinner and four years go by before she and James come face to face again, and this time he is not letting her out of his sight, only this time he has to compete for her with a madman out on a mission to kill.

The character of Melody was a wonderfully strong and passionate young woman, she has fought her way to the top of her dreams, but yes she has also lost her faith along the way. I loved how the author let God use James to bring Melody back to her faith and closer to God than she was before. The author showed that people cross our paths for a reason, and bad things happen in order to make us stronger. She also showed that when we are down God lifts us up even if we desert Him, he is always there ready to pick us back up.

The character of James was such a emotionally touching one that I felt his pain and anguish in his fight to stay close to God and not let anger toward the killer get the better of him. I really loved how the author let him find God when he was at his lowest, showing that He is ready to accept us no matter what age or what our past is, we just need to let go and accept Him.

The backdrop settings of this read varied from thrilling and exciting to caring and sweet. Each setting perfectly matched with what the characters were facing at that particular moment of the read. From the heart wrenching moment of a thrilling car chase with blazing guns to the shocking moment of truth being revealed.

The read was filled with moments of understanding, openness, self discovery, faith, love and suspense  The author kept me on the edge of my seat at all times, kept me guessing as to who the killer and his evil partners are up to the very end.

The dialogue was kept in tune with the read going from kind and caring when needed, but also to dangerous and filled with words of anger when the situation called for it. The author gave me as reader a sense of calm and I could actually touch the feelings of faith and love in this read.

This authors books are quite different from the romance reads that most of us read today, she focuses on taking a realistic story and adding in Christian elements that show faith in God is what will ultimately always reign supreme and God is the One you cannot live life without. But at the same time she incorporates suspense and action with a great story line, giving me as reader a truly touching read to remember for a lifetime.

The message I am taking away from this read is no matter how bad life seems, no matter what or who comes your way, always remember God is with you every step of the way and in the end His plans for you will become clear.

I highly recommend this read for any and all lovers of reading. You will find yourself deeply moved and seeking more from this brilliant author. She delivers on every page a strong and emotionally packed read with a deep insight into the world of life and love vs faith. Once again this author has surpassed my every expectation and touched my heart, I am eagerly awaiting the next magical read!


5/5 star review
"He is the song she has been searching for"


Reviewed by Maria

This book has affected me on so many levels.  I am so moved by it that I don't know where to begin this review.  Me, who is usually never stuck for words!  To say I'm stunned is an understatement.  Friends, brothers and sisters, I never say I'm stunned by a book. Never.   But I'm saying it now.

This is as taut a thriller as ever I've read.  It's hard hitting and doesn't flinch from the bad stuff.  Like any contemporary thriller, it's full of surprises.  Explosions, bombs, bullets, missed connections, it's all there. What's not there is explicit sexual description and what is definitely not there is profanity.  What a refreshing change!  Hallee Bridgeman has gone and proved that you don't have to write dirty to get people's attention. That a book can thrum with sexual tension without a bed in sight.  That actual evil and hatred can manifest itself on the printed page without a single swear word.  And I truly believe, as a person who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that God raised him from the dead, that this can only be accomplished by the power and the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  Hallelluia!

I praise and thank God for the gift of Hallee Bridgeman to readers, for her awesome talent and generosity of spirit in sharing this wonderful story. The Spirit of God is definitely present here and the Word of God and it's vibrant power is continuously present.

The plot, James and Melody's story, how they meet at a juncture of their lives and fall in love, to be reunited again several years later, is compulsive and will please readers of romance.  The intrigue regarding the enemies who surround them will please the readers of thrillers.  How this couple walk in the Valley of the Shadow of Death, fearing no evil will please spirit filled Christian believers.  It is so true - if you live in the Word of God and the Word in you, no weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue which rises against you shall be condemned.

Heavenly Father, I pray this wonderful novel will be read far and wide and help increase the faith of believers everywhere and bring faith to people who don't know the Lord.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!