To Catch a Coronet

 

To Catch a Coronet, by Grace Hitchcock, opens in the year 1813 and Muriel Beau has decided to take it upon herself to find a fiancé.  Her parents, being in charge of the task, only brought failure.  Unfortunately, when Muriel proposes to the man of her choice, she and the rest of the ballroom hears his rejection loud and clear!

After Muriel heads to London looking for a man with a title, she meets a man she thinks is a simple sailor.  This sailor is actually a sea captain and the Earl of Draycott.  Erik has come home to recover from injuries.  He had not been back to England in three years.  Unfortunately, no one is in sight when Erik enters the front door of his home.  He soon finds that shenanigans have been at play in his absence.  Erik has mystery to solve!

Muriel is shocked, when at her first dance she learns that news of her disastrous proposal has found its way to London.  What will she do now?  Muriel cannot believe it when Erik actually appears and rescues her!

While Erik was at sea, an enemy reached out and left him gravely injured.  Now that he is back in England, this person has decided to get at Erik by threatening Muriel.  Erik must take action to protect this woman who is slowly becoming more than just a friend!

By the final page; you will discover that Erik’s mystery involves someone you would never have imagined!

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

Escape to Everly Manor

Escape to Everly Manor, by Chalon Linton, tells the tale of Lizzy Stanton, age nineteen, and her nine-year-old brother, Thomas.   Following the unexpected deaths of their parents,  they learn to navigate life together.  Their Uncle Clive has taken over authority of their estate and suddenly begins to make all the decisions concerning Lizzy and Thomas's lives!

When Lizzy learns that she has been engaged to a man twice her age and Thomas is to be sent into the dangerous world of working on a ship at sea, she knows she must take this situation into her own hands.  When Lizzy travels with Thomas to board his ship, you realize their adventure is just beginning!

Lizzy and Thomas leave their carriage and enter a world that will change their lives forever!

Love on a Whim

 

Love on a Whim, by Suzanne Woods Fisher, opens with Brynn Haywood heading to Cape Cod.  She needs the assistance of her best friend Dawn.  Brynn does not which way to turn.  She actually woke up in Vegas married to a complete stranger!

As Brynn settles in for a much-needed visit, she soon becomes involved in the planning of a high society wedding.  When she begins working on baking wedding cakes, she soon remembers her love of baking.   Before Brynn knows it, she is considering buying a local small bakery up for sale!

When Dawn attempts to set up an opportunity for Brynn to obtain a divorce, you will not believe the man who crosses her path!

This is a great tale to wrap up this series.  You will learn a lot of new details about several familiar characters!

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

One Last Shot

 

On the opening pages of One Last Shot, by Susan May Warren, Boo Kingston quickly jumps into action with her team to save a young girl who has fallen into a snowy crevasse.  She works with her team, through much ice and snow, to complete this dangerous task.  This type of rescue is what Boo lives for!

What crosses Boo’s path next is not what she ever anticipated.  Boo did not join Air One Rescue to save a celebrity.  However, that is exactly what she ends up being involved in.  Boo never expected someone like Oaken Fox!

This country star had headed into the rugged backcountry of Alaska with a former Navy Seal trying to survive.  However, when this Seal is seriously injured, Oaken’s management team changes his work to involve joining Air One Rescue to document Oaken actually taking part in these missions himself!

This is another high action tale from Susan May Warren that you will not soon forget!

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