A Duchess for the Duke

 

A Duchess for a Duke, by Sally Britton, opens with Gregory Dinard’s mother insisting that, following his father’s untimely death, it is time that he find a bride.  She feels it is the next step in moving into his father’s place.  As the new Duke of Montfort, Gregory has rather large footprint’s to fill.  He is not surprised that his mother already has someone in mind.  Lady Cecilia Boxbury has been invited to tea the next day.  Gregory is not sure he is ready for this change yet!

When Gregory shares he inclination toward marriage with Cecilia during their stroll about his gardens, Cecilia can hardly take him seriously; however, when he shows up a her front door, she can no longer ignore the reality.    Before you know it, Gregory and Cecilia are engaged and then walking down the aisle to become man and wife!

Watch as Cecilia struggles with the demands placed on a duchess.  You wonder what Gregory will do to assist with Cecilia’s transition to her new world.   It is also interesting to see how Cecilia attempts to restore the Montfort family’s castle!

The Secret of Happiness

 

The Secret to Happiness, by Suzanne Woods Fisher, opens with Callie Dixon transitioning from a six-figure job to something that is minimum wage.  Regrettably, she was responsible for causing over two hundred people to experience food poisoning.  After losing her position as head chef, Callie must work her way up again.  Surprisingly, she runs into her aunt while working at her part-time job.  Before she knows it, Callie is heading to her family’s ice cream shop in Cape Cod!

Callie’s cousin Dawn is the primary owner of the ice cream shop.  Judging by their history of competing with each other, there are bound to be new conflicts as Callie and Dawn become reacquainted.  Soon it becomes apparent that something is not quite right with Callie.  Soon her family learns about the food poisoning; however, they have no idea that Callie to keeping a much bigger secret under wraps!

Dawn and her mother try to discover what could have happened to bring a dark cloud to Callie’s outgoing look on life.  In an effort to help Callie work through her depression, Dawn suggests a class entitled The Secret to Happiness.  You will be surprised how this class totally changes Callie’s life!

 

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Wait for Me

 

Wait for Me, by Jody Hedlund, opens with Dawson Huxham standing over his sister’s coffin.  He feels responsible for Sybil’s death and he can hardly believe that she is gone.  As he discusses her job of investigating ancient waters with her former boss, Dawson realizes that this holy water may have been in the empty bottle found next to her dead body.  Sybil had given Dawson a bottle of this water hoping it would bring healing to his war-damaged body.  When Dawson rubs inside her bottle and licks his finger, he is suddenly in a new world looking at both his mother and his sister in medieval attire!

When Dawson is almost immediately sent back to current day, all he can focus on is finding a way back to his family.  After he is attacked by several men in his home, Dawson knows it is connected to the ancient water.  On his next journey to the past, he meets Philippa Neville.  This beautiful young woman is in desperate need of help.  Dawson suggests she seek out his mother, Lady Wilkin.  Then yet again he is whisked back to current day!

It seems Dawson and Philippa are separated by several hundred years, as you see them interact in both the Middle Ages and current day.  You wonder what the conclusion of this tale will be.  Hold on for a wild ride!

I received this e-book from Judy Hedlund in exchange for my honest review.

Lord Farleigh and Miss Frost

 

In Lord Farleigh and Miss Frost, by Sally Britton, Isleen Frost and her family leave Dublin to spend the holiday at the home of the Duke of Montfort.  From the moment Isleen enters the castle, she is annoyed by Simon, the Duke’s eldest son!

After Simon corrects his earlier behavior, you will see something different growing between Isleen and Simon.  Before you know it, they are both encouraged to take part in a holiday challenge.  The final prize will be a kiss under the mistletoe!

Will Isleen, a true Irish lass, take hold of this challenge and who will be the young man to claim her kiss at the Christmas eve ball?

I received a copy of this book from Covenant Communications in exchange for my honest review.