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lizanne95's review
Having read the first book in the series, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. It basically started up right where the first one left off, which I really liked. The only thing I didn’t really like is the cliff-hanger at the end. I now have to wait for next book to come out which I can’t for.
Kate is a character that almost everyone can relate to. She is a very insecure person that has trusts issues. Having ‘lost’ her dad at a young age and having to deal with the rumors and whispers about why and how he disappeared was really hard on her.
Tom also has his ‘moments’ where he doesn’t know exactly what he wants from life. One thing he does know is that he wants and needs to protect Kate from whoever is out there to get her. Trying to convince her to trust him is the biggest thing ever.
Sandra Orchard has become my favorite author in Mystery/Romance. I can’t wait to see what other books she publishes.
“Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group”.
Kate is a character that almost everyone can relate to. She is a very insecure person that has trusts issues. Having ‘lost’ her dad at a young age and having to deal with the rumors and whispers about why and how he disappeared was really hard on her.
Tom also has his ‘moments’ where he doesn’t know exactly what he wants from life. One thing he does know is that he wants and needs to protect Kate from whoever is out there to get her. Trying to convince her to trust him is the biggest thing ever.
Sandra Orchard has become my favorite author in Mystery/Romance. I can’t wait to see what other books she publishes.
“Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group”.
meezcarrie's review
4.0
The mystery continues in Port Aster with this 2nd book in Sandra Orchard's series. I really enjoyed how an entirely new plot captured my attention right away, but also that there were enough threads carried over from book 1 to keep me engaged in the overall arc. Loved watching the romance between Tom and Kate blossom ... but wanted to shake some sense into Kate by the end!!! Also, the twists in Blind Trust totally caught me off guard - very good suspense!
bekaaaah's review
4.0
Beginning one month after Deadly Devotion leaves us, Kate Adams lands right in the middle of another one of Detective Tom Parker’s cases when she discovers the money her elderly neighbor gave her to buy groceries is counterfeit. Determined to prove her sweet neighbor’s innocence, Kate starts poking around...and stumbles into something far more deadly than she ever imagined. Tom is equally determined to protect Kate. But can he protect her from such powerful enemies?
Wow! Blind Trust was even better than the first book in this series. The mystery had me on the edge of my seat, the budding romance made me smile, and the story was so intriguing I read it in record time.
The mystery was extremely fascinating! I found myself questioning everything multiple times. I loved the fact that it was a continuation of the first book. Everything you think are separate occurrences are really connected and the author has you feverishly trying to put the puzzle pieces together. I love books that challenge me and this is definitely one of those! I am freaking out that I have to wait to see what happens next. I also loved watching Tom and Kate grow closer in this book. The romance is very sweet. The dialogue made me smile. There is a lot of character growth that keeps it really interesting and adds a lot of depth to the story.
Blind Trust is a heart pounding, romantic, and intriguing mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat! If you enjoy mysteries, suspense, and romance then I definitely recommend you check out the Port Aster series. I for one anxiously await the next book in this suspenseful series.
**I received this book free from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are entirely my own.
Wow! Blind Trust was even better than the first book in this series. The mystery had me on the edge of my seat, the budding romance made me smile, and the story was so intriguing I read it in record time.
The mystery was extremely fascinating! I found myself questioning everything multiple times. I loved the fact that it was a continuation of the first book. Everything you think are separate occurrences are really connected and the author has you feverishly trying to put the puzzle pieces together. I love books that challenge me and this is definitely one of those! I am freaking out that I have to wait to see what happens next. I also loved watching Tom and Kate grow closer in this book. The romance is very sweet. The dialogue made me smile. There is a lot of character growth that keeps it really interesting and adds a lot of depth to the story.
Blind Trust is a heart pounding, romantic, and intriguing mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat! If you enjoy mysteries, suspense, and romance then I definitely recommend you check out the Port Aster series. I for one anxiously await the next book in this suspenseful series.
**I received this book free from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are entirely my own.
faithfulgirl4's review against another edition
5.0
http://molcotw.blogspot.com/2015/01/cfba-blind-trust-by-sanda-orchard.html
blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review against another edition
3.0
I loved that this story continued where the first one left off with the same characters, but sadly this just did not keep my attention like Deadly Devotion did. We're once again catching up with Kate Adams and Detective Tom Parker in the midst of a big mystery surrounding Kate and her family's past and the cutthroat business of pharmaceuticals. This story has the same familiar characters with a few new ones showing their faces, this time involving counterfeiting and poisoning. I will say this, Sandra Orchard definitely knows how to weave a storyline that is complex and intense even if a little predictable. I hated the fact that one of the characters who played such an important role in all the to do surrounding GPC, I had pegged pretty much from the beginning. Darn me and my Holmes-like deductive skills. That together with the fact that a large portion of the story focused on a plant wasn't that interesting to me. As a whole, this series is still one of the better ones I've read so far and I'm definitely planning on reading book 3 to see what happens next in Port Aster.
*I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
*I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
booksforchristiangirls's review against another edition
4.0
About this book:
“Kate's not sure how deep this deception goes--but she'll do whatever it takes to find out.
Kate Adams had no idea she was carrying counterfeit money and can't believe that it came from her sweet elderly neighbor. Or that it has landed her in the middle of another of Detective Tom Parker's investigations. Determined to prove her neighbor's innocence, Kate stumbles into a pit of intrigue far deeper than a two-bit counterfeit operation--and one that strikes too close to home for comfort.
As family secrets come to light, her world--and her budding romance with Tom--begin to crumble. To Kate, it's clear that she won't be safe until she uncovers all of Port Aster's secrets. But then will it be too late for her and Tom?”
Series: Book #2 in “Port Aster Secrets” series. Review of Book #1 Here!
Spiritual Content- Many Prayers & Thanking God; Scriptures are remembered, quoted & mentioned; Church going; A few talks about God & forgiving; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God or Jesus; Many mentions of prayers & amens; Mentions of God; Mentions of Bible reading; Mentions of church, pastors & mission meetings; Mentions of missionary/priest; A few mentions of those in the Bible; A mention of a religious woman.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘idiot’s and seven ‘stupid’s; A few mentions of curses (said, not written); Pain, an attack, blood, car chases, fighting & passing out/blackness (semi-detailed); A car crash, injuries, an explosion, screams & remembering it all (up to semi-detailed); All about counterfeit money & counterfeiters; All about deaths, murders, victims, arrests, accusations, fires, prison & criminals; Nearly all about Book #1’s murder (thought suicide), body, the killer, poison, deaths & attempted murder (up to semi-detailed); Many mentions of threats & a hacker; Many mentions of blackmail & spying; Mentions of a terrorist & a bomb; Mentions of poisoning; Mentions of gunshots; Mentions of drugs & drug dealers; Mentions of shoplifting & thefts; Mentions of nightmares; Mentions of revenge; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of those in died in the line of duty (barley-above-not-detailed); A few mentions of chemical gas; A few mentions of gambling & debts; A couple mentions of cigarettes; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of boys trying to shot a rabbit;
*Note: A couple mentions of GQ & Dolce and Gabbana.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss, three almost kisses & a semi-detailed kiss; Wanting to touch and kiss & staring at lips (semi-detailed); Remembering a cheek kiss & an almost kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Blushes; Mentions of dates, dating, boyfriends & girlfriends; Mentions of a betrayal; Mentions of reputations; Mentions of flirting & blushes; A few mentions of an unmarried couple moving in together; A couple mentions of a wife leaving her husband for another man; A bit of love, falling in love & the emotions.
-Kate Adams, age 30
-Tom Parker
P.O.V. switches between them & a stalker (a handful of times)
361 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Oh my goodness, that ending! I am so glad I have the next book in the series because, oh. Y’all, this book made me completely giddy and I literally couldn’t read fast enough! I’ve really been enjoying this series due to all the interesting facts about poisonous plants and such.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/12/blind-trust-by-sandra-orchard.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“Kate's not sure how deep this deception goes--but she'll do whatever it takes to find out.
Kate Adams had no idea she was carrying counterfeit money and can't believe that it came from her sweet elderly neighbor. Or that it has landed her in the middle of another of Detective Tom Parker's investigations. Determined to prove her neighbor's innocence, Kate stumbles into a pit of intrigue far deeper than a two-bit counterfeit operation--and one that strikes too close to home for comfort.
As family secrets come to light, her world--and her budding romance with Tom--begin to crumble. To Kate, it's clear that she won't be safe until she uncovers all of Port Aster's secrets. But then will it be too late for her and Tom?”
Series: Book #2 in “Port Aster Secrets” series. Review of Book #1 Here!
Spiritual Content- Many Prayers & Thanking God; Scriptures are remembered, quoted & mentioned; Church going; A few talks about God & forgiving; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God or Jesus; Many mentions of prayers & amens; Mentions of God; Mentions of Bible reading; Mentions of church, pastors & mission meetings; Mentions of missionary/priest; A few mentions of those in the Bible; A mention of a religious woman.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘idiot’s and seven ‘stupid’s; A few mentions of curses (said, not written); Pain, an attack, blood, car chases, fighting & passing out/blackness (semi-detailed); A car crash, injuries, an explosion, screams & remembering it all (up to semi-detailed); All about counterfeit money & counterfeiters; All about deaths, murders, victims, arrests, accusations, fires, prison & criminals; Nearly all about Book #1’s murder (thought suicide), body, the killer, poison, deaths & attempted murder (up to semi-detailed); Many mentions of threats & a hacker; Many mentions of blackmail & spying; Mentions of a terrorist & a bomb; Mentions of poisoning; Mentions of gunshots; Mentions of drugs & drug dealers; Mentions of shoplifting & thefts; Mentions of nightmares; Mentions of revenge; Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of those in died in the line of duty (barley-above-not-detailed); A few mentions of chemical gas; A few mentions of gambling & debts; A couple mentions of cigarettes; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of boys trying to shot a rabbit;
*Note: A couple mentions of GQ & Dolce and Gabbana.
Sexual Content- a cheek kiss, three almost kisses & a semi-detailed kiss; Wanting to touch and kiss & staring at lips (semi-detailed); Remembering a cheek kiss & an almost kiss (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; Blushes; Mentions of dates, dating, boyfriends & girlfriends; Mentions of a betrayal; Mentions of reputations; Mentions of flirting & blushes; A few mentions of an unmarried couple moving in together; A couple mentions of a wife leaving her husband for another man; A bit of love, falling in love & the emotions.
-Kate Adams, age 30
-Tom Parker
P.O.V. switches between them & a stalker (a handful of times)
361 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Oh my goodness, that ending! I am so glad I have the next book in the series because, oh. Y’all, this book made me completely giddy and I literally couldn’t read fast enough! I’ve really been enjoying this series due to all the interesting facts about poisonous plants and such.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/12/blind-trust-by-sandra-orchard.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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