Almost a Bride

 Almost A Bride, by Jody Hedlund, is the latest tale in her Bride Ships series.  After her journey on the latest bride ship from England, Kate Millington arrives in British Columbia intent on building her new life.  The main problem is that Kate cannot make up her mind on the man she should marry.  Kate rejects one man soon after arriving in this new land and now, after making a commitment to a second man, she finds she cannot go through with this promise either.  To make matters worse, Kate looks across the street in this dusty western town and sees Zeke Hart, a man she grew up with in Manchester, England!

After growing up in poverty, Zeke Hart is now the richest man in town.  He has his hands in a number of different business; however, when Zeke discovers gold in the hills, he knows his way is set.  Now he cannot believe it when he realizes that this new beautiful woman in town is actually his childhood friend's little sister!

Zeke quickly forms an interest in pursuing Kate; however, it seems someone is out to slow his progress.  Zeke wonders if they are jealous of his riches or simply his interest in making Kate his wife.  The other blockade in his way is Kate's desire to marry a man who shares her faith.  Unfortunately, after several trials in his life, Zeke has walked away from God!

This is an interesting tale to follow as both Zeke and Kate have interesting challenges to overcome!

I received an e-copy of this book from the author, in exchange for my honest review.

The Christmas Swap

The Christmas Swap, by Melody Carlson, is a fun novella that will get you ready for the holiday season.  Emma Daley must decide where she wants to spend the holiday.  Either she will stay in her hometown of Tempe, Arizona, or travel with her friend Gillian's family to Breckenridge, Colorado, for a house swap.  The opportunity to experience her first Christmas in a world full of snow wins out!

Unbeknownst to the Emma and Gillian's family, Tyler Prescott, a popular songwriter, owns the house that they will be occupying for the home swap.  When Tyler gets accidently "caught" outside the house, as he is on his way to the airport, he explains that he is the "caretaker".  This explanation leads to a whole lot of confusion!

This is a fun tale to follow.  You will see Emma loving everything about this home and its location, while the matriarch of the family absolutely hates all the she sees and experiences.  Sparks will fly in a multitude of ways after Emma befriends the "caretaker"!

Hang on to see where everyone lands by the final page of this tale!

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

Autumn Skies

Autumn Skies, by Denise Hunter, will bring closure to her A Bluebell Inn Romance series.  This latest tale will give you a glimpse of Grace Bennett as she attempts to get her outfitters company off the ground.  You will yet again see interactions with her brother, Levi, and her sister, Molly; however, a new character will enter the scene!

Wyatt Jennings has come to town for some R&R.  Wyatt has been working for the secret service; however, after receiving a gunshot wound on the job, he feels the need to deal with some trauma from his past.  When Wyatt shows up at the Bluebell Inn, Grace does not know what to make of this quiet man whose eyes seem to follow every move she makes!

This is an interesting tale, as Grace and Wyatt get to know each other as they go exploring through the mountains together.  Unfortunately, they both must deal with trauma from their past that will connect them more than they ever imagined.   You will be interested to see how Wyatt's and all the Bennett's lives will change by the end of this tale!

I received this e-book  from Thomas Nelson through netgalley.com.

The Light at Wyndcliff

The Light at Wyndcliff, by Sarah E. Ladd, brings her latest series, Cornwall Novels, to a close.   As this tale opens, you learn that due to her grandfather's gambling, Evelyn Bray's family needs to leave their lavish home and lifestyle behind.  Because of her grandfather's new job as a steward, Evelyn must learn to live in a small cottage on the Wyndcliff Estate, along the coastline of Cornwall, England! 

Evelyn's quiet life changes when the new owner of the Wyndcliff Estate, Liam Twethewey, suddenly shows up.  Liam had been waiting, until he came of age, to take possession of the inheritance he received from his great-uncle.  He is not sure what to make of this new world, when just days after he arrives, he sees a shipwreck take place right along his property!

It is interesting to watch Liam adjust to his new home and also, to see a relationship begin to grow between Liam and Evelyn.  You wonder if Evelyn's grandfather, who has plans of his own, will interfere in the lives of these young people!

I received this e-book  from Thomas Nelson through netgalley.com.

Two Reasons to Run

Two Reasons to Run, by Colleen Coble, continues the story of Police Chief Jane Hardy.  In this latest tale, Jane not only has the opportunity to get to know her son, Will, but her life becomes very complicated, as she has to deal with a potential threat to an oil platform off the coast!

Reid Bechtol, the father of her son, is working on a documentary concerning the oil platform, so he gets thrown into the middle of the chaos.  When their son's life is threatened by this terrorist, both Reid and Jane jump into action to protect their son!

A lot of details about Reid and Jane's former life will come to light on the pages of this book.  You will wonder how these two will ever be able to overcome the hurts of the past!

I received this e-book  from Thomas Nelson through netgalley.com.