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.