A Bound Heart

A Bound Heart is the latest tale from Laura Fantz.  Magnus MacLeish and Lark MacDougall have lived their lives on the isle of Kerrera in Scotland; however, when they both are falsely accused of crimes, they soon find themselves traveling across the ocean toward America as indentured servants!

After a rough crossing, Magnus and Lark find themselves in a world unlike anything they had ever seen.  They both miss their old home; however, Magnus and Lark are ready to adjust to this new place.  Lark is to work in the stillroom, as an apothecary, at the Royal Hundred plantation in Virginia; while Magnus, former laird of Kerrera Castle, will head off to the Caribbean to work as the factor to oversee the plantations at Trelawny Hall in Jamaica!

Hang on as see Magnus and Lark trust God, while they find their place in this new world!

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

The Bride of Ivy Green

The Bride of Ivy Green, from Julie Klassen, brings her Tales from Ivy Hill series to a close.  It is fun to be re-introduced to Jane Bell, Rachel Ashford, now Lady Brockwell and Mercy Grove.  You will be surprised to see the direction God takes each of these lives!

You will also be interested to meet a mysterious new character, Madame Victorine, a dressmaker who sets up a shop in the sleepy town of Ivy Hill!

All of the unknown surrounding each character will come to a satisfying ending by the final page!

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Flights of Fancy

Flights of Fancy is the latest from Jen Turano.  Miss Isadora Delafield has been dragged to Newport by her mother to meet an elderly duke who is looking for a young woman to wed.  Unfortunately, Isadora has no interest in this man.  Right for the moment they first meet, Isadora finds him uncouth; however, when she learns that his previous three wives meet with untimely deaths, Isadora knows she must flee as far from him as possible!

Isadora best friend, Beatrix and her family butler help formulate a plan for her to escape the streets of New York to the rural and less populated area of western Pennsylvania.  Isadora, a rich, spoiled heiress, must somehow pretend to be a housekeeper.  You will find this tale full of craziness, as Isadora takes a position on a farm owned by Ian Mackenzie, a young businessman who has worked his way to be part of the elite of Pittsburg!

Isadora must keep her identity a secret, especially from Ian, who has a desire to marry into money to help seal his spot in the land of the wealthy he has landed in.  As Isadora meets so many characters in this new world she has inserted herself into, she slowly discovers that she is not as drawn to the world that she grew up in.  There are many people and a different way of living in this quieter spot of the world, that seem to speak loudly to her spirit.  You will be interested to see how all the details come together in Isadora's life!

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Who I Am with You

Robin Lee Hatcher's latest book is Who I Am with You.   This story begins with Jessica Mason attending her beloved grandmother's funeral.  This event brings tears to Jessica's eyes, not only for her grandmother, but also for her husband and young daughter who died just months before.  A precious gift has been passed down to Jessica, the bible that had once been in the hands of her great-grandfather.  As this tale moves on you will discover how the words of this Bible and the notes left by her great-grandfather will touch and change Jessica's life!

Because Jessica has been working from home with an internet business, she has been able to avoid unwanted questions and comments from friends and acquaintances in town.  Unfortunately, Jessica is unable to avoid the man who has showed up next door.   Ridley Chesterfield has moved into his parents vacation home for the summer, to avoid the gossip and lies of a political scandal that is unfortunately attached to his name!

As you watch Jessica and Ridley form an unlikely friendship, you will also see them both learn to forgive the past hurts in their lives and to build trust on something new.  This is a great tale to follow to see how God truly brings beauty from ashes!

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

Searching For You

Searching For You is the latest tale from Jody Hedlund.  Sophie Neumann is still living, by her wits, on the mean streets of New York City.  After Sophie gets too close to a local gang, she decides she must flee the city when she actually witnesses a murder.  Before she knows it, Sophie, along with Olivia and Nicholas, the two young children, she has raised since birth, are on a train full of orphans headed out west to find a new place to call home!

Sophie and these young children wind up in a farming community in rural Illinois.  After the young children are placed with a local family, Sophie ends up heading out with the wife of a dairy farmer.  Sophie, not only finds a home filled with love and friendship, she also runs into Reinhold Weiss, an old friend from the streets of New York City.  Reinhold has recently purchased a small farm in the vicinity of Sophie's new home.  Sophie is now surrounded by friends old and new; however, she is still running from her two older sisters, Elsie and Maryanne.  Sophie is too embarrassed for them to see what has became of her life!

When Sophie learns that the children are being abused, she convinces Reinhold to marry her, so that they could attempt to adopt the children themselves.  You will see on the final pages of this tale where Sophie will finally land.  Will it be with this new family or will Sophie finally be reunited with her sisters?

This is a great ending to Jody Hedlund's Orphan Train series.

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

On Magnolia Lane

The latest book, On Magnolia Lane, by Denise Hunter, completes the Blue Ridge Romance series.  You will meet Daisy Pendleton as she is preparing arrangements in her flower shop.  When Daisy visits her father's grave later that day, she notices one of the arrangements that she just sold to a young woman who was new to their town.  As Daisy wonders as to the whys of what she is seeing, she has a bad feeling that she may not like the answer to her question!

Daisy has been counseling with her pastor, Jack McReady, for several years, so when she learns that this woman is actually her sister, she immediately seeks Jack's insight.  Daisy has learned that both her parents have kept the truth from her that she has an older sister!

During the time that Jack is assisting Daisy with her latest struggle, his best friends are encouraging him to sign up for online dating.  After Jack takes the plunge and joins the app, you will not believe it when his friends help him make a connection with none other than Daisy online!

You know there is a potential for this friendship that has been growing between Daisy and Jack to hit a rough patch when Daisy learns the truth about what is going on.  Daisy is not simply talking to a man named T.J., but actually to Jack, her pastor who has recently become a close friend.  Hang on to see where this friendship will land after Daisy sees a different side of her friend and pastor.  Will her belief in God's truth allow her to forgive Jack, as well as, her parents for misleading her?

I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Wait for Me

Wait for Me, by Susan May Warren, is the final book in her Montana Rescue series.  Pete Brooks and Jess Tagg meet up again at fellow teammates wedding reception.  These two have not seen each other for months.  The last time they were together Pete had proposed and Jess had put off answering him.  Be ready for fireworks when they are yet again in the same room!

After an initial fight between Jess and Pete, Jess heads off with fellow teammates, Ned Marshall and Shae Johnson.  Before you know it someone is attempting to run their vehicle off the road!  Jess has enemies, due to her family's wealth; however, she had no idea anyone would follow her to Montana!

Watch as these three attempt to stay alive in the rugged outback of the mountains in Montana.  You know the entire PEAK Team will be involved in their rescue.  You will be surprised to learn that more than one individual is involved in attempting to eliminate these team members!

The Reluctant Warrior

The Reluctant Warrior is the latest tale from Mary Connealy.  You will meet Cameron Scott on the opening pages.  He has come to the Sierra Nevada mountains to claim his young daughter and nephew.  Cameron soon will find he has a fight on his hands.  Gwen Harkness has been caring for these young lives and is not ready to give them up very easily!

You will soon find both Gwen and Cameron fighting against the elements, in the dangerous world of the snowy west in the year 1868!

Hold on to see how God will bring Gwen and Cameron through all of the circumstances they encounter along the way!

The Making of Mrs. Hale

The Making of Mrs. Hale, by Carolyn Miller, brings wonderful closure to her Regency Brides: A Promise of Hope series.  You will encounter Julia Hale again, as she is desperately looking for a safe place for her and her young son to land.  Julia's husband, Thomas Hale, has been away from home for far too long, with no notice of when he will return.  Julia has run out of money and needs assistance with keeping her son alive!

By the leading of God, Julia has landed at the doorstep of former acquaintances, Lord Henry Carmichael and his wife, Serena.  Julia has definitely found a safe place to land; however, she still does not know when her husband will return!

Soon you learn that Thomas Hale is being held and tortured as a prisoner, in a jail cell in Spain. After Thomas and his fellow jail mates find a way to escape, you wonder if his wife will ever be able to forgive him for all the took place in that jail!

Hang on until the final page, to see how Thomas and Julia will learn to forgive each other and other people in their lives.  The most beautiful image you will see is both Thomas and Julia bowing their knee before our God!

I received a copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for my unbiased review.

Caught by Surprise

On the opening lines of Caught by Surprise, the latest from Jen Turano, you will find Miss Temperance Flowerdew, being kidnapped on the streets of New York City as she is walking to work.  You know the details of this tale will blossom into something out of the ordinary!

When Temperance's childhood friend, Mr. Gilbert Cavendish, shows up on the scene and ends up rescuing her, you know this tale will be full of unexpected events.  Especially with characters like the vivacious Temperance and the sedate and always in-control Gilbert!

Hold on until the final page to see where Temperance and Gilbert will land at the end of all of the chaos.  There will be a lot of secrets revealed along the way!

Lady of a Thousand Treasures

Lady of a Thousand Treasures is written by Sandra Byrd.  When you meet Eleanor Sheffield on the opening pages of this book, the year is 1866.  Eleanor has been working for years as a collector and evaluator of antiquities, first with her father and now, after her father's death, with her aging uncle and another college.  Eleanor is doing all she can, in a man's world, to keep her family business, Sheffield Brothers, open and successfully in operation!

When a wealthy client, Baron Lydney, passes away, he leaves instructions that Eleanor must decide whether to leave his legendary collection of treasures to his son, Harry or to a museum in England.  The situation is complicated by the fact that during their youth, Eleanor and Harry had a romantic interest.  The question is whether she will be able to make a decision based solely on the facts of which recipient is most deserving!

As you walk this path with Eleanor, you will find that she does not know who she can trust.  Friends of old or acquaintances she has made along the way.  When Eleanor's business runs into financial difficulties, you do not know how she and those she loves will survive.  Hang on to discover the ending to this rather rocky road!

I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

Jesus, Our Perfect Hope

Jesus, Our Perfect Hope is the latest devotional from Charles F. Stanley.  This devotional has the perfect title for the crazy world in which we live today!

In this book, Dr. Stanley daily leads us through God's Word, to show us His Truth that we can hold onto in moments where we need to find His hope!

This is a beautiful book that would make a wonderful gift for those we hold dear!

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

Swimming in the Deep End

Swimming in the Deep End, by new author Christina Suzann Nelson, is a tale I will not soon forget!

This book is set up to tell the same story from four different perspectives.  First, you meet Jillian, mother to Izzy, a teenager who has a life ahead of her in competitive swimming.  Jillian daily struggles with a secret, she has kept hidden for twenty years.  Then, you are introduced to Izzy, whose life is about to change, when she discovers she is pregnant.  Izzy and her boyfriend, Travis, must make some serious life decisions!

Next, you hear the story from Margaret's perspective, a single mother, who has been struggling to raise four sons.  Margaret does not know which way to turn when her son, Travis, dies in a automobile accident.  Finally, you meet Stacey, a young woman who is unable to become pregnant.  Stacey and her husband have moved to a new home, after their efforts to adopt ended in failure.  It has been two years and they are finally ready to give adoption another chance!

This book will have you reading page after page to discover where each of these characters land.  By the end of this tale, you will learn some jaw dropping details about one of the prominent figures you meet along the way.  You definitely will see God at work in each of these lives!

I received a copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for my unbiased review.

A Sparkle of Silver

Liz Johnson's latest series begins with A Sparkle of Silver.  This tale opens with Millie Sullivan visiting her grandmother.  Millie does not know what to think when her grandmother does not even recognize her!

When her grandmother suddenly becomes alert, Millie hears a story of old.  One summer in the 1920s, her great-grandmother was visiting at Chateau Hawkins, a oil tycoon's summer home.  Her great-grandmother has left a diary containing details of her visit and most importantly, a map to a treasure left behind!

When Millie learns that her grandmother is soon to be kicked out the nursing home, she knows she must find a new source of funding.  After her grandmother was caught up in a financial scam, she has nothing left to pay for new housing!

In an effort to help her grandmother, Millie decides to take a job at the historic Chateau.  Millie soons meets up with co-worker, Ben Thornton.  These two, each for reasons of their own, decide to team up in an effort to locate the missing treasure!

Hold on until the final page to discover if Millie and Ben are ever able to find the treasure, as they sneak around this ancient home!

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

Catching Christmas

On the opening pages of Terri Blackstock's latest tale Catching Christmas, you see eighty-year-old, Callie Beecher, call for a ride to her doctor's office.  The taxi-driver, Finn Parrish, has no idea how his life is about to change.  Before he knows it, Finn is driving Callie all around town in an attempt to complete some very important errands before the Christmas holiday!

While Finn is busy transporting Callie from place to place, her granddaughter, Sydney Batson, is working her tail off, trying to keep her job as a first-year lawyer.  When Sydney and Finn finally meet, you will see them work together to give Callie a Christmas she will never forget!

The end of this tale brought tears to my eyes.  You definitely will see God at work in each life.  This short book is definitely worth the read!

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

Becoming Mrs. Lewis

Becoming Mrs. Lewis, written by Patti Callahan, is the beautiful retelling of the friendship and eventually the marriage of Joy Davidman and C.S. (Jack) Lewis.  You will feel the joy and the pain of the life circumstances that both Joy and Jack must walk through!

The reader will get an up close look at the pain and uncertainty that Joy walks through during the  infidelity and drunkenness of her first husband.  After the darkness of the days of her marriage, Joy will find new hope as God leads her to a new life in England.  Her friendship with Jack, which began in letters exchanged across the ocean, would grow into something so much more!

When the hardships of life descend on Joy and Jack, you will see them both draw near to their God.  This is tale not to be missed!

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

An Hour Unspent

An Hour Unspent will wrap up Roseanna M. White's Shadows Over England series.  You will again see this group of orphans, who have joined together to form an atypical family.  This latest tale will focus on the leader of the group, Barclay Pierce!

Barclay experienced a life-change, when he came face-to-face with the God in an earlier book in this series.  Now, rather than haunting the streets of London, stealing whatever he can to support his family, Barclay has found work with the British government to help in the war effort!

Barclay's latest job is to make contact with Mr. Manning, a watchmaker in England, who is working on a device that could assist the English pilots in their battle against Germany, in the early days of WWI.  Barclay soon meets the watchmaker's daughter, Evelina, and he knows his life will never be the same!

When the watchmaker suddenly winds up missing, his family can only fear that he has left, due to family quarrels.  You will not believe what happens next.  Barclay discovers that the clockmaker did not run away, but rather he has been kidnapped by the enemies of England, to get their hands on his design!

Watch and see what happens to the relationship between Barclay and Evelina, as they search high and low for the location of where the watchmaker has been hidden!

A Christmas by the Sea

Melody Carlson's latest Christmas novella is entitled A Christmas by the Sea.  The main character is Wendy Harper.  She has just received the surprise of her life: her grandfather has left her his cottage along the shores of Maine!  Her son, Jackson, is ready to leave Ohio and start a new life in Maine; however, Wendy is simply hoping to sell the cottage, to pay of the debts left after her husband's death!

You will see how hard Wendy and her son work to restore this cottage.  Along the way, they meet a local furniture builder, Caleb Colton, who helps them settle into the lifestyle of this small, coastal town!

While Wendy is filled with wonderful memories of her time with her grandparents and cannot deny the beauty of this place, she cannot see a way to financially support her son in a tourist town.  Hold on to see what answer God places before her by the time you reach the final page!

While the ending falls on you a little too quickly, this little book was worth the read!

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

A Search for Refuge

A Search for Refuge by Kristi Ann Hunter is a great introduction to her latest series, A Haven Manor.  You will meet Margaretta Fortescue as she enters the town of Marlborough, searching for her friend, Katherine FitzGilbert. The only clue that Margaretta has to her friend's whereabouts is the postmark of this country town. Margaretta thinks her friend can help her find her way out of a serious problem she has found herself trapped in!

Margaretta is soon be-friended, not only by a local shop owner, Mrs. Lancaster, but also by the town solicitor, Mr. Nash Banfield.  As Margaretta's time in town grows to weeks, not only do these friendship's grow, but so does the likelihood that the truth of her life will be revealed.  Margaretta is a young widow, she is also newly pregnant and is running from her brother-in-law, who is intent on removing any threat to his possible inheritance!

By the final pages of this tale, you will learn the location of Margaretta's friend Katherine and you will also see how Margaretta's new friends are intent on protecting Margaretta from any danger!

Freedom's Light

The majority of Colleen Coble's books take place in the current day settings; however, Freedom's Light occurs in the days of our country's founding.  This tale will follow Hannah Thomas, who after her husband's death, attempts to keep their lighthouse functioning, providing a light to warn the ships at sea of the rocky coastline!

After Hannah helps rescue a sea captain, Birch Meredith, whose ship did crash on the shore, she has no idea how complicated her life is about to become.  While Hannah is not sure what side of the conflict Birch is on at first, there is something about him that draws her!

When Hannah learns that Birch's younger brother's death was caused by a British soldier, she is determined to lead Birch toward God as the One to make things right.  Birch is just as determined to take the matter into his own hands!

When you see Birch finally get his enemy in his sights, you wonder if he will take action himself or if he will trust God for the final act.  Hold on to see where each character in this tale ends up, when the conflicts are finally all over!

I prefer Colleen Coble's suspense-filled tales; however, the historical tale, like Freedom's Light, is definitely worth the read!

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

Hidden Among the Stars

Melanie Dobson's latest tale, Hidden Among the Stars, will take you back to the days of WWII.  You will meet Max Dornbach and Annika Knopf on the opening pages.  These two young people are thinking about what their lives will be someday, not of what their lives are soon going to become under the Nazi oppression touching their quiet Austrian homes!

This tale will fast forward to current day, where you will meet Callie Randall, a bookstore owner, and Josh Nemeth, a college professor.  These two individuals have been brought together as they both are researching into names from the past.  Josh is looking into what happened to Annika Knopf and her connection to the lost treasures of Jews killed during WWII, while Callie is determined to discover what she can about a woman, by the name of Luzia Weiss.  This woman may be the long-lost mother of one of Callie's dearest friends!

As this book jumps between the time of WWII and present day, the details of this terrible time will slowly come to light.  You will be drawn toward Max, Luzia and Annika as they battle the devils of the past.  You will also learn more about Callie and Josh's lives, as you wonder if they will have a future together!

Hold on until the final page to see Callie and Josh put all of the pieces of the past together!


I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

The Patriot Bride

In Kimberley Woodhouse's latest book, The Patriot Bride, the author will take you back in time to the founding of our country.  The Revolutionary War was a time of suspicion and intrigue, where you did not know if you could trust your own neighbor!

It was fun to return to this time and be reminded of events you learned about earlier in your life.  This book introduces you to two fictional spies, Faith Jackson and Matthew Weber.  As you follow these spies around the back streets of Boston, you will be reminded that the early Americans were willing to give up everything, even their own lives, for the sake of this new land!

You know how this story will end; however. it is fun to be reminded of the colorful characters involved in the early days of our country, The United States of America!

I received a copy to read and review from Netgalley.com.

Ours for a Season

Ours for a Season is the latest from Kim Vogel Sawyer.  You will meet a young Mennonite couple, Anthony and Marty Hirschler, on the opening pages.  Following a miscarriage early in their marriage, this couple learned that they would be unable to ever become pregnant again.  This fact causes Marty to turn her back on both her husband and on God!

In response to Marty's coldness, Anthony spends his days focused on building up his construction company.  However, when he and Marty receive an invitation to move to Kansas to help Marty's childhood friend, Brooke Spalding, convert a ghost town into a resort, Marty feels this might be an opportunity to save their marriage at the same time!

Anthony and Marty encounter two surprises when they arrive in Kansas.  First, they learn that Brooke has recently been diagnosed with cancer.  Next, they learn that part of the resort will contain a casino.  Marty is committed to staying to help Brooke deal with her cancer treatments, while Anthony is willing to continue this job to see how God may be at work in this world, so different from their home!

When Anthony and Marty encounter several teenagers who have been abandoned and forced into sex-trafficking, they feel that God has placed this real need before them.  They may not be able to conceive their own children; however, God has placed some young lives in their path, in need of love!

Hang on, until the final page, to see how God will influence lives and bring beauty from ashes!

I received this book for my unbiased review, in partnership with WaterBrook Multnomah.

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Where Hope Begins

Where Hope Begins is the first book that I have read by Catherine West.  The first thing that caught my attention about this book was the beautiful cover; however, once I dove into the pages, the writing brought me to experience deep emotions about each of the characters in this tale!

You are introduced to Savannah Barrington on the opening pages of this book.  Savannah has just learned that her marriage of over twenty years is ending!

As you walk with Savannah during these early days of learning to live on her own, you will gain insight into the details and the hardships that brought her marriage to this sad ending!

Hang on until the final page, where you will see the hope that only God can bring to a situation that seems hopeless!

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

Sons of Blackbird Mountain

Sons of Blackbird Mountain begins the latest series of books by Joanne Bischof.

After Aven Norgaard loses her husband, she decides to journey from Norway to America to make her new home with her late-husband's cousins.  When Aven arrives at the Norgaard Farm, she meets Thor on the lane leading up to the family farmhouse.  Once Aven meets all three of her new cousins, she is surprised by two facts.  First, she was expecting these cousins to be young boys, not grown men.  Second, the lack of conversation with Thor on their walk to the house was not due to rudeness; but rather, because this newest member of her family, was born deaf and is unable to speak!

Aven learns that the oldest, Jorgan, is soon to be married.  She is excited to know that there will soon be another female added to the household.  However, when the two other brothers seem to have their eye on Aven, she does not know how to balance this new revelation.  Aven's uneasiness grows further, when she learns that the farm is financially supported by the hard cider that Thor brews from their apple harvest.  Aven's late husband died, primarily from his addiction to alcohol!

The atmosphere in this house grows rather chaotic as Thor's family works very hard to help him overcome his own addition to alcohol.  Hang on to see if Thor's desire to overcome this addiction is successful and where the state of this family will be at the end of all their hard work!

Looking forward to the next book in this series, Daughters of Northern Shores!


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

Formula of Deception

Formula of Deception is the first book by Carrie Stuart Parks that I have read.  It is definitely a fast-paced tale as you follow Murphy Anderson around town in Kodiak, Alaska!

After Murphy, an artist, joins the local police group to help document a dying man's last words, you may be surprised when this man and his caregiver wind up dead the next day!

Murphy has her own mystery that she is trying to solve.  She is driven to understand the details surrounding her twin sister's death, which occurred years ago!

This tale is full of so many details, it is difficult to keep track of it all.  As individuals involved with the police investigation keep winding up dead, Murphy does not know where to turn next.  Hold on until the final page for all the pieces of this investigation to come together!

I was somewhat disappointed with this tale.  In light of that, I do not think I will be quick to pick up another of Carrie Stuart Parks books any time soon!

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

A Matter of Trust

The latest entry in Susan May Warren's Montana Rescue series is A Matter of Trust.  On the opening pages of this book, you will find that Gage Watson, a former hot shot in the world of snowboarding, is working with the PEAK rescue team to help save lives on the mountains of Montana.  In the midst of his job, keeping the mountains a safe place for the public to enjoy, Gage runs across a skier trying to break the rules on the slope.  He is surprised to discover that this man is Oliver Blair, the brother of Bella Blair, a face from his past that he cannot seem to forget!

When Gage and Bella learn that Oliver has headed out to try to repeat Gage's world famous run of the highest peaks of Montana, you know it will not be long until Gage and Bella hit the slopes to track her brother down!

Wait and see all the danger that Gage, Bella and even her brother, Oliver, will encounter in this snow covered world.  Gage and Bella are reminded, yet again, that they can never leave God's eye!

A Defense of Honor

On the opening pages of Kristi Ann Hunter's latest tale, A Defense of Honor, you are introduced to the main characters in this tale, Katherine "Kit" FitzGilbert and Graham, Lord Warton.  Kit is a young woman who has left the London social scene to focus on caring for illegitimate children, who have sadly been left as orphans.  Graham is a wealthy young man, who is looking for something of value to fill the hours of his life, other than gambling and dancing his days away.  Watch and see what these two young people find!

When Graham meets a beautiful woman in the shadows of a London ballroom, you have no idea what will happen next.  Graham leaves the room with only her name, Kit, and no idea where he can find her again!

Graham soon leaves town to help a friend try to locate his sister, who is pregnant and has been sent off by their father.  When Graham goes off searching through some woods, outside the village where they are staying, he soon finds two young children in need of help.  When he takes the children back to their home, he suddenly sees children pop up everywhere, as well as the three women who are caring for them.  Surprisingly one of them is Kit!

The start of this tale is a bit slow; however, once Graham encounters Kit and the children, the story moves a bit faster.  As you see God working in both of Graham and Kit's lives, you will soon see a solution come to light about how to best care for these young lives!

I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my unbiased review.

Loving Lieutenant Lancaster

I was so excited when I discovered that Sarah M. Eden's latest novel, Loving Lieutenant Lancaster, was available for purchase.  I was even more excited when I found out that two of Sarah's well-known series, The Lancaster Family and The Jonquil Family, were beautifully brought together in this tale!

As you are re-introduced to many characters from Sarah's previous tales, you will also meet two new characters from these two families, Linus Lancaster and Arabella Hampton.  Watch and see if these two will ever form a bond by the final page!

You definitely do not want to miss this one!

A Rumored Fortune

The soon-to-be released, A Rumored Fortune, is the latest from Joanna Davidson Politano.  I was excited to get an early look at Joanna's newest book!

There are many mysteries contained in this tale.  It begins with the death of Tressa Harlowe's father, Josiah.  His body is never found, only his empty boat floating close to shore.  Next, Tressa and her mother must somehow locate where her father's fortune has been hidden.  They have debts and employees to pay!

Tressa starts searching for the missing fortune with the help of Donegan Vance, her father's newest manager for his vineyard.  They must not only attempt to find where the fortune is hidden, they also must hold at bay the hoard of relatives and opportunists, who want to get their hands on the money!

This tale was a bit more laborious to read than her first book, Lady Jane Disappears; however, in the end, this latest book is worth the read!

I received a copy to read and review from Netgalley.com.

The House at Saltwater Point

The House at Saltwater Point is the latest from Colleen Coble.  This suspense will have your attention from the opening pages of the book.  As you watch Ellie Blackmore work on her latest house flip, you have no idea she is soon to discover a terrible scene about her sister MacKenzie.  Instead of Mac meeting Ellie on her rebuilt sailboat, Ellie discovers the deck of Mac's boat covered in Mac's blood!

Ellie does not know which way to turn.  She cannot believe that her sister is dead.  Ellie soon teams up with Coast Guard intelligence officer, Grayson Bradshaw, to further investigate the situation.  Unfortunately, Grayson agrees with many in town, that Mac is most likely dead!

This is a fast-paced tale that will have you moving quickly through the pages to discover the truth.  What is happening in this small town along the coast of Washington and is Mac truly dead or is she still alive?

As with all of Colleen Coble's books, she will have you hooked from page one!

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

Miss Serena's Secret

Carolyn Miller's newest book is entitled Miss Serena's Secret.  You are introduced to Serena Winthrop, as she is finishing up her schooling at a seminary for young ladies.  Serena has enjoyed her time at the school, especially focusing on her love of art; unfortunately, her art instructor seems to have something else in mind.  When he begins to make small inappropriate acts, Serena is suddenly afraid!

After Serena's brother-in-law, Jon Winthrop, enters the scene and has the instructor immediately dismissed, she feels safe again.  However, when Serena finally leaves the school and must once again enter the world, she finds she has developed a fear of any man unknown to her!

When Serena's brother-in-law invites his best friend, Henry, Lord Carmichael, to visit his home, Jon also asks Henry to treat Serena as he would treat his own sister.  After Henry makes this promise, he has no idea what time spent with Serena will bring!

As you see Serena renew her love of art and Henry learn to change his ways of womanizing and gambling to focus on improving his family's estate, you will see God at work in both of their lives!

This latest addition to Carolyn Miller's series is not as fast-paced as her previous books; however, you will still read a clean romance, full of hope for both Serena and Henry's futures!

I received a copy of this book from Kregel Publications in exchange for my unbiased review.

The Orphan's Wish

In Melanie Dickerson's latest tale, The Orphan's Wish, you will meet Aladdin, a young boy whose home is in the Holy Land.  After his mother dies, Aladdin soon finds himself being transported by a kindly priest, from the only world he has ever known to Hagenheim, Germany, many, many miles away.  Aladdin, though considered a poor orphan, is soon befriended by Lady Kirstyn, the daughter of a wealthy family, in this new world that is slowly becoming his new home!

As you watch these two young people frolic as they explore the world around them, you will find that their idyllic life will soon change, when Aladdin decides that he must move on to find a way to improve his standing in the world!

When Aladdin encounters a wealthy man, who takes him under his wing to help him save and build-up his business, Aladdin thinks he has found a way to build his own personal wealth, as well.  When Aladdin learns that Kirstyn has been kidnapped, he moves his focus from gaining his own wealth to searching high and low for the whereabouts of his dear childhood friend!

This story is based on a well known fairy tale; however, in this re-telling, you will see Aladdin and Kirstyn learn to lean on and trust God to bring them through some difficult circumstances!


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

Together Forever

In Together Forever by Jody Hedlund, you will meet Marianne Neumann, shortly after she has started working with the Children's Aid Society.  Marianne will be a placement agent on a train full of orphans from New York City, looking to find a new family in the farmland of Illinois.  Her heart wants to help these young ones looking for a home; however, Marianne's main desire is to try to locate her younger sister, Sophie, who has gone missing on the mean streets of New York City!

Marianne soon meets Andrew ('Drew') Brady, her fellow agent, on this first trip.  As Marianne and Drew work together to place these orphans in new homes, they begin to form a friendship, that also has promise to grow into something more!

When this group dwindles to the point of only one orphan left to place, something terrible occurs.  One of the original orphans winds up missing!  Hang on until the final page, when the truth of what occurred finally comes to light!

I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my unbiased review.

The Love Letter

The Love Letter, is the latest book by Rachel Hunter.  The author will take you on a journey between the time of America's founding in the late 1700's and current day.  You will learn details of the lives of Esther Longfellow and Hamilton Lightfoot during the days leading up to the Revolutionary War, as they are trying to make sense of their fast changing world.  This book then makes a quick turn to current day, where you will meet actress, Chloe Daschle and scriptwriter, Jesse Gates, as they are trying to tell the story on film of Jesse's ancestor!

The Love Letter is a bit of a difficult to read, continually jumping between these two periods; however, by the end of the book, you will see all the pieces come together.  You will learn how God brought Esther and Hamilton though the terrible days of the Revolutionary War and you will see God at work in the lives of both Chloe and Jesse!

It is interesting to learn how a simple love letter, from the late 1700's, will tie these four individuals together by the final page!

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

Ever Faithful

The latest devotional from David Jeremiah is entitled Ever Faithful. This book will enable you to start each day with an opportunity to draw closer to your God!

Dr. Jeremiah begins each day with a specific verse of Scripture, followed by encouragement that will lead you to a deeper understanding of your heavenly Father!

This is a beautiful book that would make a great gift for anyone in your life!

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

Falling for You

The second book in Becky Wade's latest series is entitled Falling for You. You will meet Willow Bradford, on the opening pages of this tale, as she is working at her family's B&B, waiting for the new manager to arrive. Willow is taking a break from her successful modeling career to spend time in her hometown. She runs into her old boyfriend, former NFL quarterback, Corbin Stewart. Even though bad vibes still exist between these two, you soon find them teamed-up to try to solve the mystery of a woman who has been missing for years!

When Corbin's fifteen-year-old niece finds evidence of a great aunt who has been assumed dead, he cannot avoid being pulled into the search.  When Willow is added to this unlikely team, you know fireworks will not be far behind!

As you watch this team dig through the evidence and put the clues together, you will also see Corbin and Willow slowly forgive each other and begin to put their hurts to rest.  When they put the final pieces together, everyone will be surprised by the results of the search!

The Road To Magnolia Glen

The Road To Magnolia Glen is the second book in Pam Hillman's A Natchez Trace series.  The reader is initially introduced to Connor O'Shea in the first book of this series, The Promise of Breeze Hill.  In this next book, you will see three of Connor's brothers, Quinn, Rory and Patrick, begin their journey from Ireland to join their brother in this new world across the ocean!

As the O'Shea family begin their journey, they befriend the Young sisters.  These three young women are also traveling from Ireland. The O'Shea's soon learn that Kiera Young, the eldest sister, is actually traveling to America to marry a complete stranger!

When Kiera finally arrives in Natchez, Mississippi, she learns that her brother-in-law did not set up a marriage for her, but instead paid off a personal debt, by selling all three girls to the owner of a local brothel!

Watch as Quinn quickly spirits these young girls away from danger and settles them at his brother Conner's property.  Quinn had planned to strike out on his own; however, now he feels the need to remain and protect these young women from a man with wicked intentions!

This is a fast-paced story, that will have you flying through the final pages to learn the conclusion to the tale!

I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

The Accidental Guardian

The Accidental Guardian is the latest from Mary Connealy.  The year is 1867 and the main character, Deborah Harkness and her sister Gwen, have survived an attack on their wagon train.  The robbers think they have left no survivors; however, Deborah and Gwen had been hiding in the woods, with two young children! 

Soon Trace Riley comes upon the scene and instantly knows that he must move fast to get these four to the safety of his ranch.  Once these newcomers are settled in, Trace and his ranch hands quickly begin to build new housing. Once the snows begins to fall, everyone will be trapped in until spring!

Trace has served as the "guardian" of this frequently used trail to the west, keeping travelers safe from harm on their journey to a new life.  Trace knows the danger that exists in these hills, for as a young boy traveling west, a train wreck left him alone to learn to survive in this rugged world.  Trace sees signs in this latest train attack that remind him of the attack he himself survived!

Watch as Trace and Deborah attempt to locate these robbers to bring them to justice.  You will see them both trust in their God in the midst of some very precarious situations!

This book will have you looking forward to the next book in this series!

I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my unbiased review.

A Loyal Heart

Jody Hedlund's latest tale, A Loyal Heart, will take you back to the year 1392.  You find yourself at Ludlow Castle with Lady Olivia, as her family's enemies are breaking down the doors.  She has clothed herself in armor as a soldier, in hopes to secretly exit with her younger sister.  After a failed attempt to fight against these invaders, Olivia must accept defeat.  Unfortunately, Sir Aldric, Lord Pitt's top commander, sees through her disguise and takes Olivia and her younger sister captive!

Olivia soon finds herself at Lord Pitt's home and learns that she and her sister will be returned to their home, if and only if, their father pays a ransom to Lord Pitt and fully pledges his loyalties to the King of England!

Watch as Aldric attempts to keep Olivia out of trouble in her new surroundings.  She is attempting to locate a rare artifact for her father in Lord Pitt's treasure trove. When Olivia is caught in the act of stealing this item, she is thrown in the dungeon with a final punishment: hanging!

Aldric comes to the rescue and suggests to Lord Pitt an alternative punishment: Olivia can prove her true allegiance, by marrying one of Lord Pitt's knights.  Surprisingly, Lord Pitt recommends that the knight be none other than Sir Aldric.  This is the last thing that either Olivia or Aldric want to take place!

As Olivia and Aldric are waiting for the day of their wedding, an odd state of events takes place, and they both end up imprisoned in Olivia's father's dungeon.  Hold on, until the final page, to find out what finally happens to Olivia and Aldric!

Everyday Holy

Every Day Holy is a new devotional from Melanie Shankle.  This book is my first experience with Melanie’s writings.  It is not quite what one would expect from a devotional; however, it is an interesting read.

Melanie shares about her experiences with God, in more of an out of the box approach than a traditional devotional would.

Hold on as the author will lead you in a fresh way of connecting with your Heavenly Father!

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

Honeysuckle Dreams

Honeysuckle Dreams is the latest from Denise Hunter.  Hope Daniels has been lending a hand to help care for Brady Collins' baby boy, Sam, following his wife, Audrey's death.  When Brady learns that Audrey's parents want to sue him for guardianship of the baby, he knows he has a battle on his hands!

Before her death, Audrey had shared with her mother that Brady was not the father of her child.  After blood work confirms that Brady is not Sam's biological father, Audrey's parents quickly move forward with plans for adoption.  When Brady's lawyer assumes that Hope is more than just a friend to Brady, Hope and Brady soon find themselves planning for a wedding!

Hang on to see how Brady and Hope deal with all the bumps along the way.  Dealing with a new baby is not an easy task and neither is a new marriage, based merely on a high school friendship!

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

Storm Front

Storm Front, the latest tale in Susan May Warren's Montana Rescue series, tells you more about the life of Ty Remington, the man who cannot seem to find his place in this world.  Ty was formerly the Peak Rescue team pilot; however, after a grave mistake on the job, he now fills whatever job needs to be tackled by the team.  When the team learns that Chet, their team leader, is missing following a massive tornado in Minnesota, they immediately jump into action and head toward the scene!

Brette Arnold originally met Ty and several others on the Peak team, when she came to Montana to ski with her friend Ella Blair.  Now, she has moved on from working as a freelance writer to taking photographs of tornadoes, as a part of a storm chasing team.  This latest tornado has touched the life of her team captain, Jonas Marshall, as well.  His younger brother, Creed, is missing!

This is a fast paced tale, as these two teams join together to search for people lost in the storm.  In the midst of it all, Ty and Brette must deal with hurt feelings from their past, when Brette ran away from Ty, after she was informed of her diagnosis of breast cancer!

Hang on to see how God changes the lives of both Ty and Brette, by the end of this tale.  It is interesting to see how God shows up in the lives of so many characters in this story.  You will see several team members from previous books in the Montana Rescue series:  Ben King, Gage Watson, Ian Shaw and Pete Brooks.  You will even get a glimpse of the next book in this series!

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

The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey

The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey is the final tale in Carolyn Miller's Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace series. You will remember Clara DeLancey from the previous stories in this series.  At the beginning of this tale, you will find Clara walking along the cliffs of England, with no hope, ready to end it all.  When suddenly, a strong hand reaches out, to save her from a certain death!

Captain Benjamin Kemsley, injured during the war helping his fellow soldiers, is back in England; however, he still cannot keep himself from helping those in need. Clara had kept her face hidden, as she walked along the cliff, so the identity of the woman he saved is unknown to him!

Clara and her family have relocated to Brighton, England, in order to deal with the shame that has fallen on their family. In this town that is much smaller than London, Clara soon crosses paths with Benjamin's sisters. Her friendship with this God-honoring family opens up new hope in Clara's world.  It does not take long for Clara and Benjamin to realize that they had met before: on the cliffs!

Watch as Clara's faith and reliance on God is renewed and acted on in a whole new way of living.  As Clara attempts to correct her misguided steps from the past, a set of possible wrong choices are set before her.  By the final pages of this tale, it is interesting to see where God will lead her, as you will once again see Benjamin save Clara's life!

Embraced

Embraced:  100 Devotions to Know God is Holding You Close is the latest from Lysa TerKeurst.  Her book contains devotions that will encourage you on your daily walk with God.  Lysa has compiled thoughts from her many books.  As Lysa shares her own struggles with drawing closer to God, she will encourage you on your own faith journey!

Lysa's book would be a perfect gift for anyone in your life seeking to know God in a deeper way!

The hard copy is a bit heavy.  If this is a concern for you, the electronic version would be a great option!

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

The Weaver's Daughter

The Weaver's Daughter is the third book in Sarah E. Ladd's latest series.  The year is 1812, in Yorkshire, England, and the weavers are in an uproar with the changes coming to their way of life, with the entrance of textile mills.  Kate Dearborne is caught up in the middle of the battle with her father, tried and true to the old ways, and her brother moving on to embrace the new technology, that has entered the land!

Soon Henry Stockton enters the scene, as he is returning from his years away at war.  Henry has a lot to catch up on, with the wool business his grandfather has been working hard to maintain.  There are things with which Henry disagrees, like children working long hours in the depths of the mill.  Before Henry can help make any changes, his grandfather is suddenly murdered!

As Henry attempts to solve his grandfather's murder, he seems to keep crossing paths with Kate Dearborne.  Even though Kate and Henry are on opposite sides of this battle, you will soon get the sense that God has something else in store for these young lives.  This tale will take on a much faster pace, as this battle begins to take on a much more serious and dangerous tone!

When the dust settles, hang on to see where Kate and Henry's relationship takes them!


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

A Most Noble Heir

Susan Anne Mason's latest tale, A Most Noble Heir, will take you back to Derbyshire, England, in the year 1884.  You find Nolan Price working hard as a stable hand for the Earl of Stainsby; however, he has bigger dreams.  Nolan has been saving money to some day soon purchase his own farm!

On the day that Nolan finally makes a deal with Mr. Simpson, a local farmer, to purchase his land,  he receives word that mother has collapsed. When Nolan's mother learns that she is near death, she pulls Nolan close to share some shocking news.  Nolan's father, the man he has wondered about his entire life, is actually the Earl of Stainsby!

Hold on to see how Nolan and the earl deal with the fact that Nolan wants to marry Hannah Burnham, a kitchen maid, who is now beneath his class.  Will Nolan take actions against his strong-handed father, or will his dreams dissolve before his eyes?

This is an interesting tale, as you watch the main characters slowly adjust to this new challenge that God has laid before them!

I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my unbiased review.