Not such a tight space for our tiny boat, but you should see some of the ships that squeeze through the Corinth Canal. Yikes! And, thankfully, we sailed during their off season, so we had ample time to enjoy the scenery. Definitely worth the shock factor to see some bigger ships try to get through here, though. Check these out. 🙂 What do you think? Would you cruise the canal?
The Cover Story ~Â
Kat Moore can’t believe that 24 hours after landing in Moscow, she’s on the run from the KGB. But after receiving a mysterious key, and an invitation to Russia, Kat can’t stop herself from hunting for her past. With her parents long gone, and her grandfather, Edward, strangely quiet about her identity, she knows there are clues to who she is that only she can unearth.
Decorated FSB agent Vadeem Spasonov lives for his job. And he’s good at it – so good, he can nearly predict the movements of the international smuggler, Grazovich. Which is why Vadeem intercepts American “tourist” Kat Moore before she is snatched. Kat might not be working for Grazovich, but Vadeem knows she has something the smuggler wants. Unfortunately, she’s only made it worse by escaping protective custody. Now he has to not only track her down, but keep her safe long enough to get her safely home.
Sharing my takeaway ~
“Life would improve about three thousand percent when he shoved her on an airplane for America.”
That sums up Kat’s initial response to Vadeem. After all, she traveled all the way to Russia to find answers about her heritage. Did the FSB agent really think she’d turn around and leave so quickly? Vadeem wants to trust her, especially when she unleashes those amber eyes on him, but trust doesn’t come easy after she escapes his protective custody.
“Faith, indeed. Oh, yes, he knew all about faith. How it deceived and hurt. How it killed.”
The occasional lapses into Vadeem’s past pulled my heartstrings. And he allows Kat (and, by default, us readers) glimpses of his vulnerability. A strong hero who’s not afraid to show his heart? Sigh…
I have to admit From Russia with Love got off to a slow start. It was tough to keep up with all the unusual names, and at times, this non-historical buff waded through too many historical details. But I’m glad I persevered because it wasn’t long before the pace rocketed into Warren’s typical bite-your-fingernails, heart-thumping action.Â
“You will suffer in this life. It’s your choice to suffer trusting in God’s plan or to turn away and walk alone.”
A powerful faith thread. Fast-paced action. A bit of mystery. A strong, vulnerable hero and a gutsy, sometimes impetuous heroine who just screamed for a happily-ever-after. All components that kept me glued to my kindle all afternoon. 🙂
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book while it was offered free on Amazon. I was in no way compensated for my fair and unbiased review.
The Points of Light Monument in Washington, D.C., honors various individuals who have transformed our nation with their service. These sidewalk medallions start at 15th Street NW and, when complete, will eventually stretch for one mile. I snapped a few pictures from our last visit to DC. I’ll share the rest next Monday. Enjoy!
“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.” ~Frederick Douglass
Weaving a Legacy of Grace 