Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor, by Roseanna M. White, is a great Christmas novella.  Lady Mariah Lyons  is once again enjoying the coming holiday season.  However, her calm world is about to be turned upside-down!

Mr. Cyril Lighthouse, Mariah’s childhood friend, is soon to inherit Plumford Manor (Mariah’s current home).  She had dreamt of their friendship growing to be something more; however, it seems his eyes have been looking elsewhere!

Cyril is not excited about his inheritance.  He would rather be a professor of literature at some university.  But sometimes family obligations trump your own desires.  However, the moment he steps into Plumford Manor and lays eyes on a grown-up Mariah, he feels like he has finally come home!

Christmas at Plum Manor is a delightful novella, you will not soon forget!

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

A Gentleman for Lady Juniper

 

A Gentleman for Lady Juniper, by Sally Britton, is another tale in her Clairvoir Castle series.  Jack Sterling life has recently changed.  He had been working for the Duke of Montfort as part of his family’s private security.  However, he has suddenly been told that he can no longer a servant, but rather he is part of the nobility himself.  His father is now an Earl.  Jack must now attempt to find his place in this new world!

One of Jack’s first encounters, once he makes his way to London, is a face from his past, Lady Juniper Amberton.  Jack had meet this young woman while working for the Duke.  It is interesting to see what evolves between these two now that they are equals!

Juniper kindly invites Jack’s sister Emily into London society.  Things seem to moving along until suddenly the ton begins to reject Jack’s family.  Will Juniper and Jack be able to discover who is behind this action in time to cement their place in society?

One Last Stand

 

One Last Stand, by Susan May Warren, opens with a blast.  Shepherd Watson has been under the impression that London Brooks is dead.  He actually say her dead body. However, that is not true.  When the “alive” London learns that Shep is missing and the thug who is after her is responsible, she goes into immediate action!

Before London can take her first step, she is suddenly surrounded by the Air One rescue team and they need answers.  The team jumps in to help and is able to protect both Shep and London from harm; however, Shep does not know what to make of London’s reappearance!

Before you know it, Shep is following London on her latest mission overseas.  He realizes it was a good choice when London is suddenly snatched.  As Shep attempts to save London, he learns a lot of new details about her!

Hold on for a surprise ending that involves the entire team on the final pages of this high-action tale!

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

The Summer of You and Me

 

The Summer of You and Me, by Denise Hunter, tells of Maggie Reynolds returning to Seabrook, North Carolina.  She plans to spend the summer with her young daughter at her in-laws beach house.  However, when they visit a local carnival, Maggie catches sight of a man who looks just like her husband Ethan, who died five years ago!

It is interesting to watch Maggie and her former brother-in-law Josh attempt to track down this man who actually may be her former husband.  When they discover that this look-a-like is much younger than her husband, they must change the focus of their search!

When Maggie makes contact with the mother of this man, you will be surprised at what she learns.  This tale will turn on a dime with this new information!

I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for my review.

Unforgotten

 

In Unforgotten, by Shelley Shepard Gray, you will see Bethanne Hostetler reconnect with Jay Byler.  They had formerly been friends; however, after his best friend Peter had abused her, Bethanne has stayed far, far away.  Little does she know Jay has had warm feelings towards for years!

When Bethanne learns that her cousin Candace, who has recently won a local beauty contest, is dealing with a stalker, she worries that Candace is in danger.  After Candace contacts the local police, she meets Ryan Mulaney.  This officer begins to escort her on her many appearances.  This definitely gives everyone some peace of mind!

However, when this stalker abducts both Candace and Bethanne, you have no idea if these two young women will ever find freedom again!

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

Deadly Revenge

 

Deadly Revenge, by Patricia Bradley, introduces Chattanooga Detective Jenna Hart.  She is gathering intel on some local drug dealers.  Along the way, Jenna reconnects with Agent Maxwell Anderson.  The attraction they formerly felt still seems to be very close to the surface!

This tale gets interesting as Jenna and Max work together on a case involving the tragic death of a city councilman.  When another former councilman  seems to be targeted as well, you know this case has just gotten bigger and definitely more dangerous!

After another dead body shows up, Jenna and Max have two suspects in mind.  As typical with Patricia Bradley’s books, there is a surprise ending to this tale!

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

Never Forgotten

 

Never Forgotten, by Hannah Linder, opens with Simon Fancourt’s father insisting he marry Georgina Whitmore.   

However, this is not direction Simon wants to go.  He feels that Georgina is merely a shallow and absurd young lady!

Twelve years later, Simon is now across the ocean in North Carolina.  His beloved wife has been killed and he is left with two young children to raise.  His primary course is to return to his homeland in hopes of finding some answers concerning who is responsible for his wife’s death!

Once Simon arrives at his family home, he finds that his mother is blind and his father is dead.  His father’s will states that he must marry Georgina to receive his inheritance!

This is an interesting tale to follow.  Simon and Georgina not only have to learn to interact together; but, more importantly, they both have a mystery to solve!