Hereafter

Jody Hedlund brings her Lost Princesses series to a close with a splash.  Hereafter will fill in details about what has been happening in Emmeline's life.  This princess has been living deep in the forest of Mercia.  Emmaline's adoptive parents have told her the truth about the fate of her actual parents and she has been trained to always be cautious of strangers.  However, one day this training is all for naught, when Prince Ethelrex, son of King Ethelwulf, suddenly enters her world!

After Emmeline runs out of her family's cottage in a moment of anger, she returns to that find her adoptive parents have been captured by Prince Ethelrex.  Emmeline feels like her only choice to save her parents is to place herself into the prince's hands!

Emmeline's father, a former elite soldier, has trained Emmeline in tactics she can use to protect herself.  You soon will see Emmeline make an attempt to escape. However, the prince, also being an elite soldier, recaptures her and brings her back to his camp.  Before you know it, the prince seals the deal by insisting a wedding ceremony be performed!

At this point, you have been prepared for an exciting tale.  You know that by the final page, Hereafter will come to a grand conclusion!

I received a copy of this book from the author, in exchange for my honest review.

Diamond in the Rough

In Jen Turano's latest tale, Diamond in the Rough, you will meet Miss Poppy Garrison.  Poppy has come to New York City to stay with her grandparents as she takes part in the social season.  Poppy has grown up in the country on a farm, where her parents have been breeding horses.  Country living is all Poppy has known.  She will soon run into a lot of rules and ways of living that she knows nothing about!

Poppy's grandmother, grand dame of the social scene, is only interested in Poppy making a success of her first time out in society.  You will soon see Poppy causing one fiasco after another as she attempts to blend into this new world!

When Poppy meets Reginald Blackburn, newly arrived from England to help his cousin attempt to find a bride, her life is about to get even more interesting.  Hang on as you watch Poppy and Reginald find themselves in the midst of some situations, of which society would never approve!

Hang on until the final page.  You will not believe the ending of this tale!

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

A Pursuit of Home

Kristi Ann Hunter concludes her Haven Manor series with A Pursuit of Home.   This final tale will fill in a lot of the details of Jess' life before she came to live with Kit and Daphne at Haven Manor.  You will learn of the rebellion her family was struck by in her former homeland.  When Jess learns that her brother is still alive, she is soon pulled into tracking down clues to assist him regain his place on the throne.  Jess draws in Derek Thornbury to utilize his knowledge of the art world!

This is a fast-moving story as Jess and Derek travel across England looking for a set of famous artwork, that originated in her homeland.  You will cross paths with several characters, Miranda and Ryland, the Duke of Marshington, from an earlier series.  It is fun to revisit this former story, as well as, learn the final details of Jess' tale!

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

A Distance Too Grand

A Distance Too Grand is the first novel in Regina Scott's American Wonders Collection.  You will meet Meg Pero as she attempts to join a military expedition set to begin exploring and documenting the land around the Grand Canyon.  The year is 1871, and it is not easy for a young woman to join this group as their photographer.  The leader of the group, Captain Ben Coleridge, is a former associate of Meg's.  You wonder if this will help or hinder Meg in her quest to find work!

Fortunately for Meg, the group is already behind schedule, so Ben quickly adds her to their ranks.  Meg has traveled for years with her photographer father.  Now that he has passed away, Meg must find her own way in the world, and she thinks this might be her best shot.  Ben also has an additional goal for this trip, he needs to find some clues to his missing father's whereabouts!

Watch and see how both Ben and Meg work to accomplish their individual goals: will they end up together or will they be even further apart?

I received this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.

Christmas in Winter Hill

Melody Carlson's latest Christmas novella is titled Christmas in Winter Hill.  You will meet Krista Galloway and her young daughter, Emily, on the opening pages of this Christmas tale.  Krista is relocating to Winter Hill to begin her new job as the city manager.  She is not sure how she will survive this move.  Krista must adjust to a transition from Phoenix to a small town, which is known both for its snow and its celebration of Christmas!

This is a fun and quick read.  You will watch Krista attempt to fit into her new home and workplace environment.  You will see her run into bumps along the way in each location.  Krista has a coworker who wanted her job and now seems out to get her!

It is interesting to see where Krista will land by the final page!

What can go wrong in a town that advertises itself as "the Home Of Christmasville"?

I received this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.