Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck opens with Susanna walking down the beach with Adam.  He has been the man in her life for the last 12 years, but the words “I can’t marry you” crush all of Susanna’s dreams of happily ever after.  She must begin again! 

Next thing you now, Susanna meets Nate, who is visiting St. Simon’s Island.  Once she learns that Nate is actually, Prince Nathaniel, the complexity of royalty just rolls in.  All the new people to meet and all the rules to follow!

This is an interesting tale as Susanna and Prince Nathaniel learn about each other and learn about trusting God as they walk down the path of falling in love!!!

 

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

Bending Toward The Sun

The novella, Bending Toward the Sun by Mona Hodgson, tells the story of Emilie as she is trying to find her way in the world.

She lives alone with her father after her mother’s death.  She has been assisting her father with running their general store in town.  Her father thinks sending her to school will bring her a better life, but her heart’s desire is only to stay near her friends and the people she loves!

The plot thickens when Quaid McFarland returns to town.  This young man who returns from war looks much different from the boy Emilie knew before.  Her heart is drawn to this young man; unfortunately, her father has a prejudice against Quaid’s Irish roots.

Emilie heart is torn between love for her father and a growing feeling for Quaid.  Take a journey as Emilie and Quaid learn about waiting on God’s timing in life!

I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

Though My Heart Is Torn

 
The novel, Though My Heart is Torn by Joann Bischof, continues the tale of Gideon and Lonnie.  This couple was introduced in Be Still My Soul.  Their tumultuous relationship ended in a peaceful way following the birth of their son, Jacob.

Though My Heart is Torn begins with Gideon and Lonnie being called home by Lonnie’s father with the news of her mother’s imminent death.  They hurry back to town only to find Lonnie’s mother alive and well!  Lonnie’s father’s deception was an attempt to bring Gideon back to town to pay for past mistakes.

Before Gideon had been forced to marry Lonnie, he had married Cassie Allan to make amends for dishonoring her.  Gideon had believed that Cassie had annulled the marriage.  Now he finds that she did not and he actually has 2 wives!  Cassie’s family demands that he corrects the problem by dissolving his marriage to Lonnie and remarrying Cassie.  The pastors involved with these marriages demand that this is the best answer to the problem.  This decision breaks the hearts of both Lonnie and Gideon!  Gideon wants to run, but Lonnie decides she must let go of her love and try to rebuild her life.

Sit back and watch as these young people try to sort out this challenge that has been laid before them!

 

I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

Grave Consequences

The novel Grave Consequences by Lisa T. Bergren begins with Cora Diehl learning that her father is not her birthfather.  She is the daughter of Wallace Kensington, a wealthy copper baron.  She soon joins her half siblings and their wealthy friends on a grand tour of Europe. 

This is where the mystery begins.  An attempted kidnapping of Cora takes place in Paris.  The Kensington children along with their friends and tour guides continue on the grand tour having to constantly look over their shoulders for the men who are after them.

You will remain on the edge of you seat as you read this book greatly anticipating the ending!

Jennifer

I have read the entire O'Malley series.  This novel was very disappointing!

The House That Love Built

The House that Love Built by Beth Wiseman takes place in Smithville, Texas.  Brooke Holloway runs the local hardware store in this small town.  She is still having trouble adjusting to her husband’s absence following his death two years ago.

Owen Saunders has fled the big city to start over following his divorce.  The small town of Smithville seems just the place.  He has purchased an old mansion and intends to restore it to its former glory.  

Owen’s and Brooke’s paths are sure to cross in this interesting tale of how these two begin to recover from tremendous losses in their lives!

I Received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

Take a Chance on Me

In Take a Chance on Me by Susan May Warren, Ivy Madison enters Deep Haven, Minnesota feeling that she has finally come home.  Ivy has been passed through many foster homes in her life.  She feels like Deep Haven is a place where she can finally put down some roots.

The first person Ivy meets upon arriving in town is Darek Christiansen.  He is the prize, when she bids on him at a charity event.  She sees that he is a handsome bachelor; but has no idea of the bitterness this man is carrying about his former wife.   The anger, The anger that he has for Jenson his best friend who caused her death that he has for Jenson, his best friend, who caused his wife's death, has allowed the bitterness to control Darek.

This book is written in a way that you feel part of the events in this small town.  The relationships are so full of color.  First, there is the new and growing relationship between Ivy and Darek.  Then you learn about the older, yet growing relationship between Jensen and Claire.  Finally, you see the beautiful  relationship between Darek and his young son, Tiger.  You will meet so many interesting individuals in Deep Haven.

The story comes to a head in the final pages of this book as a fire nears and threatens to consume this sweet town.  You will not be able to put this book down as you read page after page rushing to the conclusion!

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I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my unbiased review