Selah

Selah, by Lisa T. Bergren, is the final tale in the Sugar Baron's Daughters series.  Selah is the youngest daughter in the Barring family.  Her time on the Caribbean island, that is now her home, has lead her to care for many of the slaves who also call this land home.  Selah is surprised when she is drawn toward the Methodist preacher, Jediah Reed, who has been called to share the news of Jesus Christ with the slaves!

Selah and Jedidiah soon find themselves in dangerous situations as they attempt to help runaway slaves.  Even to the point of Selah being struck by the whip of an angry slave-owner!

This is an interesting tale as you see where Selah and Jedidiah end up in the midst of these crazy days leading up to the American Revolution!

I received an e-copy of this book from Bethany House.  Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Storing Up Trouble

Jen Turano's latest book, Storing Up Trouble, is a tale full of activity as you follow Beatrix and Norman around the city of Chicago!

After winding up in jail several times for supporting suffragette causes, debutante Miss Beatrix Waterbury finds herself on a train bound for Chicago to visit her aunt.  When the train is suddenly held up by masked men, Beatrix finds herself in a tricky situation!

Mr. Norman Nesbit is a man of science, so he does not know what to do with the high-spirited Miss Waterbury.   Norman slowly turns his focus from the research papers that he is sure the men are after to this beautiful young woman who has entered his world!

Watch and see how Beatrix and Norman get acquainted and then work together to solve the mystery of why they were originally attacked on the train!

I received an e-copy of this book from Bethany House.  Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

On a Costal Breeze

On a Coastal Breeze, the second book in Suzanne Woods Fisher's Three Sisters Island series, will focus on Madison, the second daughter in the Grayson family.  Maddie has moved to Three Sisters Island in an attempt to start-up her counseling business.  As she is waiting for her first customers to arrive, Maddie sees a sky-diver floating in for a landing.  Unfortunately, the man is Ricky O'Shea, her former high-school nemesis!

Maddie has a long history with Ricky that she is not ready to resume.  Throughout this tale, Suzanne drops tidbits concerning Maddie and Ricky's earlier encounters.  The information helps the reader understand the rivalry that is part of their relationship!

Ricky is returning to the island to fill the role of the local pastor.  This role is much needed for the community; however, Maddie does not need the distraction.  This is an interesting tale as you watch Ricky and Maddie try to form a new kind of friendship!

I received this e-book from Revell through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Starfish Pier

Starfish Pier is the latest tale added to Irene Hannon's Hope Harbor series.  Holly Miller recently decided to make Hope Harbor her new home.  Her work as a first-grade teacher has provided a way to settle into this quiet community.  When Holly attempts to raise funds for a non-profit group that supports life, she meets Steven Roark.  Steven is a former member of the military and everything about him seems to be anti-life!

Although this relationship seems to have started on prickly terms, Holly and Steven slowly form a friendship.  Both Holly and Steven are holding on to secrets that will make moving forward into a deeper relationship rather difficult!

Hold on as you watch these two walk down a rocky road.  You will be surprised to see where God leads them!

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

Now and Then and Always

Now and Then and Always is the latest from Melissa Tagg.  This story takes place near Maple Valley, Iowa.  You will remember this small country town from Melissa Tagg's previous books.  You will see glimpses of members of the Walker family on the pages of this book!

In this latest book, you will meet two emotionally wounded people.  Mara Bristol is living in fear, due to a young man who is stalking her.  Detective Marshall Hawkins has not been able to recover from the loss of his young daughter.  His marriage ended in divorce and now his captain has placed him on an extended leave.  Marshall soon finds himself volunteering to help Mara save the Everwood, the B&B where she has been living!

An interesting storyline includes a high dollar painting that has been missing for years and was last seen hanging on the walls of the Everwood.  It is fun to see what is discovered about where this painting has been hidden for years!

Watch God bring healing to both Mara and Marshall, by the final pages of this tale!