On Magnolia Lane

The latest book, On Magnolia Lane, by Denise Hunter, completes the Blue Ridge Romance series.  You will meet Daisy Pendleton as she is preparing arrangements in her flower shop.  When Daisy visits her father's grave later that day, she notices one of the arrangements that she just sold to a young woman who was new to their town.  As Daisy wonders as to the whys of what she is seeing, she has a bad feeling that she may not like the answer to her question!

Daisy has been counseling with her pastor, Jack McReady, for several years, so when she learns that this woman is actually her sister, she immediately seeks Jack's insight.  Daisy has learned that both her parents have kept the truth from her that she has an older sister!

During the time that Jack is assisting Daisy with her latest struggle, his best friends are encouraging him to sign up for online dating.  After Jack takes the plunge and joins the app, you will not believe it when his friends help him make a connection with none other than Daisy online!

You know there is a potential for this friendship that has been growing between Daisy and Jack to hit a rough patch when Daisy learns the truth about what is going on.  Daisy is not simply talking to a man named T.J., but actually to Jack, her pastor who has recently become a close friend.  Hang on to see where this friendship will land after Daisy sees a different side of her friend and pastor.  Will her belief in God's truth allow her to forgive Jack, as well as, her parents for misleading her?

I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Wait for Me

Wait for Me, by Susan May Warren, is the final book in her Montana Rescue series.  Pete Brooks and Jess Tagg meet up again at fellow teammates wedding reception.  These two have not seen each other for months.  The last time they were together Pete had proposed and Jess had put off answering him.  Be ready for fireworks when they are yet again in the same room!

After an initial fight between Jess and Pete, Jess heads off with fellow teammates, Ned Marshall and Shae Johnson.  Before you know it someone is attempting to run their vehicle off the road!  Jess has enemies, due to her family's wealth; however, she had no idea anyone would follow her to Montana!

Watch as these three attempt to stay alive in the rugged outback of the mountains in Montana.  You know the entire PEAK Team will be involved in their rescue.  You will be surprised to learn that more than one individual is involved in attempting to eliminate these team members!

The Reluctant Warrior

The Reluctant Warrior is the latest tale from Mary Connealy.  You will meet Cameron Scott on the opening pages.  He has come to the Sierra Nevada mountains to claim his young daughter and nephew.  Cameron soon will find he has a fight on his hands.  Gwen Harkness has been caring for these young lives and is not ready to give them up very easily!

You will soon find both Gwen and Cameron fighting against the elements, in the dangerous world of the snowy west in the year 1868!

Hold on to see how God will bring Gwen and Cameron through all of the circumstances they encounter along the way!

The Making of Mrs. Hale

The Making of Mrs. Hale, by Carolyn Miller, brings wonderful closure to her Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope series.  You will encounter Julia Hale again, as she is desperately looking for a safe place for her and her young son to land.  Julia's husband, Thomas Hale, has been away from home for far too long, with no notice of when he will return.  Julia has run out of money and needs assistance with keeping her son alive!

By the leading of God, Julia has landed at the doorstep of former acquaintances, Lord Henry Carmichael and his wife, Serena.  Julia has definitely found a safe place to land; however, she still does not know when her husband will return!

Soon you learn that Thomas Hale is being held and tortured as a prisoner, in a jail cell in Spain. After Thomas and his fellow jail mates find a way to escape, you wonder if his wife will ever be able to forgive him for all the took place in that jail!

Hang on until the final page, to see how Thomas and Julia will learn to forgive each other and other people in their lives.  The most beautiful image you will see is both Thomas and Julia bowing their knee before our God!

I received a copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for my unbiased review.

Caught by Surprise

On the opening lines of Caught by Surprise, the latest from Jen Turano, you will find Miss Temperance Flowerdew, being kidnapped on the streets of New York City as she is walking to work.  You know the details of this tale will blossom into something out of the ordinary!

When Temperance's childhood friend, Mr. Gilbert Cavendish, shows up on the scene and ends up rescuing her, you know this tale will be full of unexpected events.  Especially with characters like the vivacious Temperance and the sedate and always in-control Gilbert!

Hold on until the final page to see where Temperance and Gilbert will land at the end of all of the chaos.  There will be a lot of secrets revealed along the way!