Underestimating Miss Cecilia

Underestimating Miss Cecilia by Carolyn Miller tells the tale of the second daughter of Viscount Aynsley.  Cecilia is the quiet, introverted sister, whom no one seems to notice; however, her mind is always active and at work!

For years, Cecilia has quietly been in love with their neighbor, Edward Amherst, the second son of an Earl.  Edward has made some poor choices in his life and is now viewed as a rake in society.  He is definitively someone Cecilia's mother does not want associated with her daughter.  However, Cecelia has a different plan!

Watch as Cecilia and Edward learn more about each other and more importantly, learn to trust in their God to show them the way forward!

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

Between Two Shores

Between Two Shores, by Jocelyn Green, tells the tale of Catherine Stands-Apart Duval.  This woman, born to a Mohawk mother and a French father, has a hard road to walk!

The story is set in Quebec in the year 1759.  In those days, the world was full of danger and this book recounts the details.  You soon learn that Catherine has been introduced to the One who is all-powerful.  Hold on to see if Catherine will trust in Him, through all of the trials set before her!

Parts of this book were difficult to read; however, I think the details are true concerning this time in our history!

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

Midnight on the River Grey

Midnight on the River Grey, the latest from Abigail Wilson, will give you a glimpse into the life of Rebecca Hunter.  In the early 1800’s and after the deaths of both of her parents, Rebecca has been left under the guardianship of Mr. Lewis Browning, a man who is surrounded by mystery!

As Rebecca and her aunt leave their home in London to relocate to Mr. Browning’s home, Greybourne Manor, she has no idea of what to expect.  Will she find clues concerning her brother Jacob’s recent death or will she simply be left with unanswered questions?

The beginning of this book is a bit hard to follow; however, the final pages will bring this gothic tale to a great conclusion!

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

Worthy Rebel

Worthy Rebel is an interesting tale from Jody Hedlund.  Lady Isabelle, Countess of Ulster, is trying to find a nobleman willing to marry her and to help save all the tenants on her family's property.  After her stepmother locates Sir Thomas Neville, Isabelle hopes this will be the answer.  When Isabelle visits Sir Thomas's home, he presents her with a gift.  The hanging of several young tenants who had thrown rocks at her!

Isabelle immediately knows that she wants nothing to do with this man.  She plans with her manservant to run away, before Sir Thomas can force her to marry.  When Isabelle is hurt during her escape, she ends up finding a safe place to recover with Cole Warwick, his mother and his niece, a tenant family living on Sir Thomas' land!

Isabelle tries to keep her identity a secret while she is recovering; however, secrets have a way of being exposed.  Hang on and see how Isabelle and Cole handle the consequences when the truth about Isabelle is finally revealed!

Healing Hearts

Healing Hearts is a tale, written by Sarah M. Eden, set in Savage Wells, Wyoming Territory.  This tale is focused on Gideon MacNamara, the town doctor, who also provides services throughout many towns in the surrounding area.  The bottom line is he needs help.  Gideon decides he will set himself up with a mail-order bride, who is also a nurse.  This plan fails when Miriam Bricks arrives thinking that she is responding to a need for a nurse, not that the entire town, including the doctor, are expecting a bride!

As Gideon and Miriam spend time adjusting to this awkward relationship, as doctor and nurse and not as husband and wife, you will learn that Miriam has a secret that has the power to destroy everything that Miriam and Gideon are attempting to build!

Hold on to see how the entire town will pitch in to help Miriam and Gideon maintain and grow this new relationship!