Nothing Short of Wondrous

Nothing Short of Wondrous, by Regina Scott, will take you back to the year 1886 and you will see what life was like in the early days Yellowstone Park.  Kate Tremaine, a widow with a young son, is currently managing one of the hotels in the park.  Her job becomes more complicated when she has to deal with several members of the U.S. Cavalry.  Lieutenant William Prescott has been given the job of keeping the park free of troublemakers; therefore, he must rely on Kate to help give him the lay of the land!

As William and Kate begin to work together, you will see them unsure of how to deal with their new relationship.  They do not know which is harder:  dealing with the problems in the park or with the feelings that are growing between them.  Watch and see what direction William and Kate decide to go by the end of this tale!

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

Beholden

 

Beholden, by Jody Hedlund, tells the classic story of Cinderella in a brand new way.  You meet Vilmar, the second son of King Christian, on the opening pages of this tale.  The King has decided that it is time for Vilmar and his two brothers to undergo the Royal Testing: to determine which son will be the next King.  Vilmar is sent to the mine pits of Warwick to seek his Testing and live out the ancient wisdom Be slave to all!

Shortly after arriving at the gem mine, Vilmar meets a beautiful young woman named Gabriella.  He soon sees the kindness of this woman.  It is a difficult life in the mine; however, Gabriella takes the time to help anyone in need.  You soon learn that Gabriella left a life of filled with riches before ending up at the mine.  Following the death of Lady Gabriella's father, the Duchess of Burgundy and her two daughters move into Gabriella's family home.  Shortly thereafter, Gabriella's is unjustly accused of a crime against the Duchess and is sent to work in Warwick's gem mine as punishment!  

When a friendship begins to grow between Gabriella and Vilmar, Gabriella decides to ask Vilmar to train her to fight against an unknown foe.  After the training is finally completed, Vilmar learns that the foe is a monster, no young woman would have a chance against!

Hold on to the final page of this tale to see how Gabriella fights when she finally comes face-to-face with her foe!

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

The Librarian of Boone's Hollow

 The Librarian of Boone's Hollow, by Kim Vogel Sawyer, takes place during the Great Depression.  Addie Cowherd is working hard on her college degree at the University of Kentucky when she suddenly learns that her tuition is no longer being covered.  Her father has lost his job and can no longer make any payments.  Addie must go out into the world and find a way to support herself!

When Addie's part-time job, at the college library, suddenly opens a full-time position at another library in Kentucky, she knows she must take it.  It is not like any job Addie has held before.  This job is not at a library in a building, rather Addie must hop into a saddle and ride a horse through the hills of rural Kentucky!

The citizens Addie must serve are not very welcoming to outsiders.  Addie must find a way to overcome their suspicions.  When Addie runs into Emmett Tharp (a former schoolmate) in Boone's Hollow, she feels relieved to see a familiar face.  Emmett has returned home because even with a degree he is unable to land a paying position!

Watch as Addie and Emmett attempt to find their way in this backward world of rural Kentucky.  You will be pleased to see the warmth and friendship they form along the way!

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

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not, by Sarah M. Eden, tells of the early days of the Jonquil family.  Lucas Jonquil has been friends with Julia Cummings since she was a young girl.  When he returns home, after his years of schooling and traveling the world with his friends, Lucas finds his friend Julia a beautiful young woman!

When shortly after Lucas's return, their parents announce that they are to be wed.  Both Lucas and Julia are shocked.  Before they know it, they are man and wife.  As Lucas and Julia travel from Lampton Park to Brier Hill, the location Lucas has claimed as his home, Julia has a lot of questions to process: will she ever see her childhood home again, will she feel at home in Lucas's world and does Lucas truly want to spend the rest of his days at her side?

This is an interesting tale to follow, as you meet all of Lucas's friends (the Gents) and see how each one of them play a part in helping Lucas and Julia find a way to move forward together!

I look forward to following this new series of tales!

Wager for a Wife

Karen Tuft's tale, Wager for a Wife, will take you back to jolly ole England!

William Barlow's life changed the moment his estranged father died.  He has not only inherited his father title, but also all his debt!

William tries to pull Lady Louisa Hargreaves into his world by asking her to marry him and honor a wager his father made with her grandfather!

Hold on until the final page to see how William handles all these changes in his world!