You and Me

 

You and Me, by Becky Wade, is a fun holiday tale. Connor Bryant asks Shay Seaver to work as his dating consultant, to help prepare him to approach a woman he has been interested in for years. Little does she know that this woman is actually herself!

After Shay helps Connor improve his physical appearance, she is surprised when her impression of Connor changes. Suddenly, Shay sees Connor as more than just her friend. Instead, she sees him as the handsome, kind and talented man she hopes for so much more from than just friendship!

On the final pages of this tale you will see a live nativity play that not only renews Shay’s spirit to what took place two-thousand years ago, but also reveals another truth that will change Shay’s life forever!


You will get glimpses of several members of the Miracle Five throughout this tale. These individuals survived a traumatic event as teenagers that left an indelible mark on each of their lives. It is fun to get a peek at how each life is moving forward!

The Mistletoe Countess

 

The Mistletoe Countess, by Pepper Basham, is a very interesting tale.  As Lord Frederick Percy is visiting the Virginia home of his bride-to-be, he accidentally kisses Grace Ferguson, the sister of his fiance.  The only problem is that Frederick enjoyed the kiss much more than is proper!

After Grace discovers that her sister is pregnant, she instead finds herself heading down the aisle to marry Frederick.  As the newlyweds travel across the ocean to England, Grace enjoys getting to know her husband better.  However, once they arrive at Ravenbrook Hall, Grace realizes that she must also get acquainted with her bitter and hateful mother-in-law!

It is interesting to see how Grace slowly falls in love with Frederick and his estate.  However, Grace soon learns that there is a mystery about this place that needs to be brought into the light.  Something dastardly happened to Frederick's father and brother!

Discover what becomes of this family when the truth is finally revealed!

Cross-Country Christmas

In Cross-Country Christmas, by Laurie Lewis, you will see CC Cippolini heading across the countryside driving a new electric car, when she suddenly finds herself trapped in a snowdrift!

Unfortunately, CC knocked down fencing allowing Reese Brockbank’s highly valued Angus cattle to run loose. If Reese’s cattle roam onto government land, he could lose his future grazing rights!

After CC ends up spending several nights at Reese’s cabin during a snowstorm, you will be surprised when you see CC’s past come back to haunt her. Hold tight to see how their relationship may change during this Christmas season!

Entwined

Entwined, by Jody Hedlund, is a young-adult book that tells a tale full of action.  Sir Ansgar is one of the knights who has sworn to protect the king, even to the point of giving his own life.  When this knight learns that the king’s own sage may be slowly poisoning him, he knows he must take action!

However, before Ansgar can do anything, he is forced to leave the kingdom.  To make matters worse, on his way out of town, Ansgar is attacked by a band of rogue knights.  When a flying fire-breathing creature swoops in and rescues him, Ansgar is saved from sure death.  He soon finds himself dropped-off at the farm of Lis’s family.  Ansgar and Lis had previously meet due to their mutual concern for the king!

Now Lis quickly moves into action to treat Ansgar’s injuries. Once Ansgar begins to heal, he feels he must return to try to protect the king.  Lis has grown attached to Ansgar and does not want him to leave.   However, when her father tells her she was actually born, Princess Elisbet,  Lis cannot believe that she is next in line to the king!

Ansgar would not simply be leaving, but instead he would be her guard and chaperone.  It is interesting to see how Ansgar and Lis battle together along their way to their destiny. You will not believe who shows up on the final chapters of this tale!

The Letter From Briarton Park

The Letter From Briarton Park, by Sarah E. Ladd, tells the tale of Cassandra Hale searching for a secret from her past. Mrs. Denton, the woman who had been her benefactor since she was five years old, has been keeping a secret from her. On her deathbed, this woman tells Cassandra that she actually knows Robert Clark: the man who holds the truth of the family lost to Cassandra!

Cassandra leaves the girls school, where she had teaching for several years, to venture to northern England to track down Robert Clark. She arrives at Briarton Park only to find that Mr. Clark is no longer living. Cassandra soon meets James Warrington, the new owner of Briarton Park and a local mill. Her life is definitely about to change. You wonder-will it be for the better or for the worse?

After Cassandra learns that she is actually the illegitimate daughter of Mr. Clark, you will not believe all the awkward situations she finds herself embroiled in. Soon James and Cassandra begin to work together to solve this mystery. Wait until you see how the pieces of this puzzle come together in the end!


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

The One You're With

 

The One You're With, by Lauren Denton, tells a very interesting tale.  Mac and Edie Swan seem to have a perfect life.  But when a young woman suddenly shows up at Mac's medical practice, he realizes that his past has caught up with him.  There is no doubt this woman is his daughter.  She looks exactly like Mac!

Now Mac must fill Edie in on additional details from his college days; however, Edie also has a secret of her own that has yet to be revealed!

Watch and see how this family, as well as, many of their acquaintances respond to these situations!

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

Enamored

Enamored, by Jody Hedlund, is a tale, full of knights welding their swords in an attempt to gain the attention of Princess Elinor. She must choose the man who will reign with her as the next king. But this is not an easy choice for the adopted daughter of the current king of the land. None of these gallant men have caught Elinor’s eye! 

Thoughts of Maxim Gandrud, the son of Rasmus, the Royal Sage, have never left Elinor’s mind. The boy, who left ten years ago, is now a strong and handsome man. Maxim, currently training to be a sage, is not eligible to be considered for the lofty position as future king of the land. Maxim had been Elinor’s best friend since their youth. Now she wonders if he even cares for her anymore. So Elinor feels she must look elsewhere for the husband she seeks! 

When Rasmus suggests using an ancient sword to determine who should be the next king, Elinor is relieved to have this decision taken out of her hands. The man who can pull the sword free would be the next king! 

Before this man is even determined, Elinor discovers a plot at play that seeks to take her father’s life. Do not be surprised when both Elinor and Maxim find themselves in the midst of the battle!

I received this e-book  from Jody Hedlund in exchange for my honest review.

The Ears Have It

 

The Ears Have It, by Rebecca Connolly, tells the tale of Emmeline Bartlett.  By day, she teaches girls at a finishing school; however, in the darkness of night, Emmeline is making her way around the cobblestone streets of London.  She is gathering information to use under a pseudonym, to inform the public of the evil deeds taking place in their fair city!

One evening, as Emmeline is being pursued by some rough characters, she literally runs into Theodora de Vickers y Mendoza.  As their actual names are not initially exchanged, they simply go by their nicknames, Captain and Ears.  Theo had originally come to England to help build up his family's business, but now he has changed his focus.  Helping look out for the children, living in poverty, on the streets of London!

The evening before Emmeline must return to school, she and Theo meet in a place you never would have expected.  This tale will end in a very interesting way, full of talk of spies and all that entails!

Deadly Target

Deadly Target, by Elizabeth Goddard, begins with main character, Erin Larson, feeling like she is in someone’s crosshairs. Erin and her girlfriend barely make it out alive, when they are targeted by a high powered boat as they are calmly paddling their kayaks down a waterway! 

This targeting seems to continue when Erin’s former boyfriend, Nathan Campbell, watches his father suddenly struck-down with a bullet as they are fishing. This father and son duo had recently renewed their relationship and Nathan does not know which way to turn to discover who is behind this deadly act! 

After a dam break lets loose a flood of fast moving water, Nathan and Erin almost lose their lives.   They suddenly realize they are both in trouble. Both Erin and Nathan decide they can only move forward by solving a cold-case, that Nathan learned of from his father, to discover who may want to take their lives! 

This is a high-paced tale with unknowns and action from beginning to end. Nathan and Erin have no idea who they can trust. You will not believe who is behind all these attempts to take Erin and Nathan out of the picture!

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

Make You Feel My Love

 

Make You Feel My Love, by Robin Lee Hatcher, jumps between two stories.  The first takes place in current day and the second in the year 1895!

Hollywood actor, Liam Chandler, has returned to his vacation home in Chickadee Creek, Idaho.  Following his younger brother's death, Liam is hoping to deal with his grief.  He soon meets Chelsea Spencer, who is in town to help her injured aunt.  When Chelsea finds a valuable treasure in her aunt's antique shop, you will not believe who was the original owner!

In the year 1895, Cora Anderson is living amongst the elite of New York City.  Her father wants her to marry a man of this world; however, Cora has no interest in his selection.  She would rather make her life playing the violin than to marry some rich man of her father's choice.  You will be surprised by the decision Cora makes next!

As Liam helps Chelsea reorganize her aunt's shop, they not only learn a lot about Cora, but also about themselves.  In the end, Chelsea and Liam discover that beauty can truly come from ashes!

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

Labyrinth of Lies

 

On the pages of Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon, detective Cate Reilly is sent to an exclusive girls boarding school to discover the whereabouts of a wealthy man's missing daughter.  As Cate begins her undercover work, she unexpectedly encounters Zeke Sloan, a man from her past.  Cate is not sure how to react to this complication!

Both Cate and Zeke have specific assignments they hope to complete; however, they are unsure that they have gotten over their feelings for each other.  Watch as Cate and Zeke meet some very interesting characters on this campus, as they investigate their individual cases!

You will be surprised when their cases begin to blend together.  By the final pages of this tale, you will see Cate and her roommate attempt to rescue themselves from a very dangerous situation!

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

A View Most Glorious

 

A View Most Glorious, by Regina Scott, opens up with Caroline Baxter attempting to convince Nathan Hardee to accompany her to the peak of Mount Rainier.  The year is 1893 and Nathan does not trust that this woman and her father will be able to pay the fee.  Also, his experience with society women leads Nathan to believe that she may not be up to the trek!

After Nathan agrees to accompany Caroline and her father up to this amazing mountain peak, he is surprised to see all that Caroline is able to do on this dangerous journey.  Once Caroline finally accomplishes her goal, you sense that she has begun to feel a bit attached to Nathan!

The next question concerns whether this attraction is strong enough to cause Caroline to leave the wealth of her current world to embrace a quieter life with Nathan.  Hold tight for an exciting conclusion to this tale!

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

The Heart of a Cowboy

 

The Heart of a Cowboy continues Jody Hedlund’s Colorado Cowboys series.  Shortly after Flynn McQuaid begins his journey to deliver cattle for his older brother, he flies into action to save Linnea Newbury from drowning.  Linnea is traveling west with her grandfather on a scientific expedition.  Before Flynn knows it, Linnea’s grandfather hires him to protect Linnea from the dangers along the trail!

These dangers not only involve poisonous snakes and former Civil War soldiers looking for a gun battle, but also the warm feelings that seem to be growing between Flynn and Linnea!

Hold fast to discover if Linnea will set aside her dreams of scientific achievement to discover what God has in store for her.  You may surprised to see where Linnea and Flynn land by the final page of this tale!

Autumn by the Sea

 

Autumn by the Sea, by Melissa Tagg, opens with Sydney Rose running for her life on the streets of Chicago.  She has no idea a private investigator is hunting her down to inform her that her grandmother is actually searching for her!

Margaret (Maggie) Muir is hoping that Sydney is her missing granddaughter; however, details at her home seem to be complicating this introduction.  Neil MacKean has doubts about the validity of Sydney's place in their lives.  Neil was brought from Scotland as a young boy and added to Maggie's family.  Now he is fully imbedded in Maine with plans to successfully manage the family farm.  But more importantly to protect Maggie from any potential harm!

Shortly after Sydney's arrival, she realizes that this home, filled with family and love, is a place of which she has always dreamed.  Just as it feels like the pieces are finally coming together and Sydney learns the truth of her birth, a face from her past comes upon the scene and has the power to destroy all that has been accomplished!

A Christmas in the Alps

 

A Christmas in the Alps, by Melody Carlson, is a very interesting holiday tale.  After the death of her grandmother, Simone Winthrop makes a trip overseas, to hopefully track down a treasure left to her by her great-grandmother.  Thankfully Simone is sitting next to Kyle, a kind man who helps her overcome her fear of flying!

Kyle has ventured to Europe in hopes of improving his knowledge of building clocks.  Surprisingly, Kyle and Simone end up in the same french village, high in the Alps.  As Simone reconnects with her family, Kyle finds an opportunity to work at her family's watch and clock factory!

Will Simone ever learn the story of the missing family treasure and will it lead to a lasting relationship with Kyle?  Hang on to discover the answers to these questions and so much more!

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

A Midnight Dance

 

A Midnight Dance, by Joanna Davidson Politano, is an interesting tale set in London, England.  After her mother's death, Ella Blythe has gained a scholarship to begin her ballet training.  Her mother had not wanted her to enter this world.  An unknown person had injured her mother years ago.  However, Ella cannot resist its call!

As Ella seeks to learn the truth of the mystery of her mother's former life, she must deal with the presence of Jack Dorian and Philippe Rousseau.  Both men seem to have an interest in Ella; however, she has no idea what they are after.  You hope their interest is for Ella's good and not her demise.  As she learns each new dance move, it is beautiful to see Ella's relationship with God blossom!

By the final page of this tale, you will not only discover Ella's place in the dance world, but also the truth behind her mother's experience!

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

Freedom's Song

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Freedom's Song, by Kim Vogel Sawyer tells the tale of Fanny Beck, an indentured servant, looking for a path to take her back to both her family and her freedom!

After singing on a boat heading down the Mississippi River, for seven long years, Fanny suddenly finds her opportunity to escape.  She soon crosses paths with Enoch and his family of former slaves.  They are also looking for their own path to freedom.  You will feel a sense of relief when this family is finally able to head north toward a place of safety!

Fanny, still on her own journey, is further delayed when she comes across an abandoned child.  You will not believe what blessings this latest delay will bring to her life.  Soon Fanny will reach another fork in the road, and she must make another decision.  Will she decide to make a home with this new family or keep moving toward her own family?

You will learn the exciting answer to this question by the final page of this  tale!

Hostile Intent

 

Hostile Intent, by Lynnette Eason, wraps her Danger Never Sleeps series.  Old friends, Ava Jackson and Caden Denning, are suddenly working together on a team investigating a series of deaths.  Several families have been targeted for no known reason!

When it is discovered that these families each had a connection to Ava's father, who is now missing and believed dead, Ava knows that this investigation just became much more complicated!

Hang on as Ava and Caden shift into high-gear, as they attempt to put the pieces of this puzzle together.  Get ready for a surprising discovery by the end of this tale!

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

Riverbend Gap

 

Riverbend Gap, by Denise Hunter, opens with Katelyn Loveland traveling the steep roads of North Carolina.  When her car suddenly veers off the road, Katie is soon teetering on the the edge of a cliff!

When Cooper Robinson comes to her rescue, Katie has no idea that this man is the brother of her new boyfriend, Gavin.  As Cooper begins to develop feelings for Katie, he has no idea where this path will lead!

Katie has a deep secret of her own.  She has followed her mother to this small town.  Her mother, an alcoholic, left Katie as a child and never looked back.  Before Katie has a chance to meet her mother, these two brothers have a knock-down-drag-out encounter over Katie!

Hang on to see if Katie and the Robinson family will survive all of this chaos!

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

Beyond the Tides

 

Beyond the Tides, by Liz Johnson, is a tale that will take you back to Prince Edward Island.  Meg Whitaker and Oliver Ross had a falling-out in high school that neither have forgotten.  Now, as young adults, they are again in a battle.  The outcome will determine who will be the future owner of the Whitaker Fishing business!

As Meg and Oliver begin their first day of work together, Meg suddenly learns that her mother's health has taken a turn for the worse.  When Meg's father must leave to take her mother to see a specialist, Meg and Oliver are left in charge of the boat on opening day of lobster season!

As you learn about terrible incidents from Oliver's past, you wonder if this pain can be removed by hope in Meg and Oliver's future.  Hold on for an interesting ending to this tale!

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

Reforming Lord Neil

 

Reforming Lord Neil, by Sally Britton, concludes the Inglewood series.  Lord Neil has been known as a bad boy for most of his life.  Unfortunately, when his father cuts him off financially, his friends follow suit and do not open their doors to him either.  You will be surprised to discover where Neil finally finds a place to rest his head!

Teresa Clapham is a lonely widow trying to support herself and her young daughter on a farm in the countryside of England.  When Neil shows up at her door looking for work, she is happy to have a man to help with the heavier duties on her farm.  This is a fun tale to follow as Neil builds relationships with both Teresa and her family!

This is this first time Neil has performed actual work.  Hold on to see all the ways that not only the farm is improved; but more importantly, Teresa and Neil's lives as well!

Engaging Sir Isaac

 

Engaging Sir Isaac, by Sally Britton, is a interesting tale that takes place in England, in the year 1815.  In an attempt to help her family restore their place in society, Millicent Wedgewood forms a deal with Lady Olivia, a leading lady in the Ton.  This is a deal that Millie later comes to regret!

After Sir Isaac Fox refuses Lady Olivia's advances, she hopes to bring shame on him and ruin his life.  Lady Olivia wants to use Millie to bring this about.  However, after Millie meets Isaac, a man wounded in war, she finds him to be a very kind and giving man.  Millie cannot bring herself to cause further pain to this man, just to bring prosperity to her family!

Hold on to see how Isaac and Millie finally find a way to be free from Lady Olivia's plans to ruin both Isaac and Millie's lives!

The Chase

 

The Chase, by Lisa Harris, continues the tale of US marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn,  After being shot in her own home, Madison is ready to get back to work.  Unfortunately, she still cannot remember anything about the person who pulled the trigger seeking to end her life!

When Madison tries to slowly re-enter the force, she is unfortunately pulled back in at full speed.  Madison and Jonas are soon racing, after a man they think is part of a group, that may be responsible for multiple bank robberies!

This group of fugitives will soon lead Madison and Jonas on a wild goose chase, as they follow them along their escape route.  After several individuals are killed along the way, this group will have much to answer for!

It is interesting to see how these fugitives are finally captured!

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

The Escape

 

The Escape, by Lisa Harris, starts out with a quick task for US marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn.  They must simply escort two felons to another Federal prison.  Unfortunately, the plane they are on crashes in a storm, leaving both pilots and one of the felons dead!

Madison and Jonas must quickly change their mindset.  They not only need to stay alive, but also track down the remaining convict, who is fleeing for his life!

Searching for this criminal in the forests of Wyoming and Idaho is a difficult task for Madison and Jonas.  Things get even more complicated, when one of these agents' families get threatened in the midst of this madness!

After a long and messy job of hunting down and catching this prisoner, you will see Madison return home, only to be confronted by the person, who killed her husband five long years ago!

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

This Time Around

 

In This Time Around, you will read three short stories written be several leading authors: Denise Hunter, Melissa Ferguson and Kathleen Fuller!

The first tale, written by Denise Hunter, is entitled A Summer Detour. You will meet Allie Adams and Luke Fletcher as they attempt to deliver a 57’ Chevy Mustang to Allie’s grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party. The situation is very complicated due to their “secret” relationship that had fizzled out years ago. Hold on as they navigate a very tricky situation!

The next tale is Pining for You, by Melissa Ferguson. Theodore Watkins III and Skye Fuller could not be more opposite. They had been formerly best friends. Now you wonder if their relationship will grow to something so much more!

The final tale is He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not, by Kathleen Fuller. Sophie Morgan is a workaholic who is ready to enter the dating scene; unfortunately, she must choose between two very handsome gentlemen!

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

Woman in Shadow

 

In the book, Woman in Shadow, by Carrie Stuart Parks, Darby Graham's boss sends her to an elite dude ranch for some rest and relaxation.  However, the official reason is for Darby to investigate some strange events that have occurred.  She must keep her identity under wraps, at all costs!

When odd "accidents" begin taking place, Darby knows something devious is at work.  She scrambles to solve the mystery of what is really happening at this dude ranch high in the mountains!

Wow....this is a complicated tale.  Hang on for a wild ride!

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

To Save a King

 

To Save a King is the latest from Rachel Hauck.  This tale will take you back to Lauchtenland.  This small European country has a very interesting royal family!

Crown Prince John is being prepared to one day be the king of this land.  When John is sent to America on an errand for his mother, he hopes to find something to help set him free from the pain of losing his wife.  John has no idea that he is about to meet Gemma Stone, a woman who has the capability of totally changing his world!

As Gemma and John spend time together, they begin to sense that something bigger than just a friendship is developing between them.  An emergency calls John home; however, he cannot seem to forget this beautiful woman he left behind!

Suddenly a secret from Gemma's past is revealed and there seems to be no hope for this budding relationship.  Due to the potential for shame to fall on his family, John feels he cannot move forward with Gemma.  When the mysterious man, Emmanuel, shows up on the scene, he sheds new light and life on the subject!

You wonder if Gemma and John will finally be set free from the pain of their former lives by the end of this tale?

Saving Miss Everly

 

In Saving Miss Everly, by Sally Briton, you will be surprised when Hope Everly's grand adventure quickly turns into a nightmare as she is shipwrecked on an island inhabited by a lone man!

Alejandro Cordoba has been living on this island for over a year.  He has been trapped on the island with no hope of rescue.  When Alejandro first sets eyes on Hope, he thinks she is an angel come to save him!

Watch the chaos that ensues when the members of Hope's original trip show up on the island and interrupt the budding relationship between Hope and Alejandro!

Will Hope ever make it back to England?  If so, will she leave her heart behind in the Caribbean?

Discovering Grace

 

Discovering Grace, by Sally Britton, continues the Inglewood Series.  After Hope Everly's inappropriate public behavior infuriates her father, he punishes her by forbidding her to follow through with a trip that is the dream of her life.  Instead her twin sister Grace must leave home and travel to the Caribbean Islands in her place.  Fearful of leaving all she has ever known, Grace comes up with a plan to switch places with her sister!

This is an interesting tale to follow as Grace attempts to fool everyone into thinking that she is actually Hope.  However, the one person who instantly sees through her false story is their dear friend Jacob Barnes!

You wonder how long Jacob will be able to help Grace keep the truth from her family and friends.  It is interesting to see how Jacob and Grace's friendship evolves during their time trying to protect this cover-up!

Rescuing Lord Inglewood

Rescuing Lord Inglewood, by Sally Britton, begins this author's Inglewood Series.  As Esther Fox rushes to save Lord Silas Inglewood from a falling statue, she suddenly finds herself in a compromising situation!

After Silas does all he can to protect Esther from the town's gossip, he soon finds himself married to Esther, the younger sister of his best friend, Sir Isaac Fox.  As Silas heads back to his work at the House of Lords, he leaves his new bride alone at one of his estates.  Silas has no idea the problem this action will cause!

This problem gets even more complicated when Silas learns that his best friend, Isaac, who has been away fighting battles in France, has been reported missing in action!

Watch and see how Silas deals with this situation and his new bride's reaction to this news.  You will see more surprised than you would ever have expected!

Dusk's Darkest Shores

Dusk’s Darkest Shores, by Carolyn Miller, is the start of her latest series!

As Mary Bloomfield is assisting her father treating his patients, she runs across a face from her past. Adam Edgerton, a childhood friend of her bother’s, has returned to England from the war. The town is expecting a hero; however, Nathaniel has returned a broken man. Sadly, he is now a man without the use of his eyes!

This is an interesting tale to follow as both Mary and Nathaniel learn more about themselves and dealing with a life full of challenges one never expected to face!


Hold on until the final page to reach an ending you may not have expected!

A Lady in Attendance

 

A Lady in Attendance, by Rachel Fordham, is a very interesting tale.  After serving five years in the New York State penitentiary, for a crime she never committed, Hazel has acquired a job as a lady in attendance for a dentist.  In the year, 1898, this is not a pretty job.  However, Dr. Gilbert Watts proves to be a generous man.  After being rejected by her own family, Hazel is surprised to encounter his kindness!

When Gilbert finally learns the details of Hazel's past, you wonder if he will still be able to accept her!

Hold on to see a picture of true acceptance and forgiveness, when you see Gilbert help Hazel discover the truth about why she was falsely sent to prison!

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

Come Back to Me

Come Back to Me, by Jody Hedlund, is a fast-paced tale. Marion Creighton has been working diligently with her father to find a cure for the tumors at large in her sister Ellen’s body.  This condition took her mother’s life and Marion is determined to make sure the same death does not find Ellen!

When Marion’s father suddenly ends up in a coma, she drops everything to rush to his side.  After Marion finds their London home in shambles, she starts looking deeper.  She soon discovers that her father’s current state is due to his quest to discover a cure for all diseases!

Her father had drunk a serum that put him into a time wrap.  When Marion samples a bit of the serum herself, she finds herself walking around in the Middle Ages.  At this point, this tale starts moving at a crazy speed with Marion hopping between current day and days in the 1300s.  The final jump to current day will bring some very interesting facts to light!

Wow....this book drew me in from page one.  A tale not soon to be forgotten! 

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

No Journey Too Far

 

No Journey Too Far, by Carrie Turansky, continues the tale of the McAlister children and their journey to America.   This second book fills in the blanks as to the final destination of each child.  The youngest child, Grace, was adopted by a wealthy couple in New York.  Now Grace is on the verge of turning eighteen and her parents want to put her on the marriage market.  However, Grace wants to move in a different direction!

When her brother Garth suddenly shows up at her home, her parents do not believe he is truly her brother and immediately have him thrown out of the house.  Grace has been wondering about her birth family for awhile and sees Garth's offer to take her back to England to meet her birth family as an answer to her prayers.  After Grace decides to sneak out of the house and join Garth for this trip, you will not believe all the circumstances that keep getting in their way!

This is an interesting story to follow as you see the hand of God moving to bring this family back together.  You definitely do not want to miss the ending of this tale!

I received a copy of this book from Multnomah Publishers. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

At Lighthouse Point

 

At Lighthouse Point, by Suzanne Woods Fisher, wraps up this author's latest series, Three Sisters Island.  

Blaine Grayson goes to France to follow her dream of becoming a chef.  However, this plan does not come together as easily as she thought it would.  When Blaine comes to the point of giving up, God brings a friend into her life who brings hope to help her move forward!

After completing training at Le Cordon Bleu, Blaine is finally returning home.  When Blaine shows up at her father's camp, ready to share with her family all the changes the last two years have brought, she instead finds that her father and older sister, Cam, have taken it upon themselves to re-design the camp's kitchen.  Everything about this new set-up is opposite of what a chef would need. Blaine must find a different place to use her new skills!

So much has changed on this quiet island in Maine.  Some for the better; however, the locals are having a hard time adjusting.  Another major change Baine encounters is that her best-friend Artie Lotosky is now the island's doctor, and Blaine feels that she does not know this man at all.  Unknown to Blaine, an occurrence in their past has caused a breakdown in their friendship!

Watch and see if Blaine and Artie will be able mend their relationship as Blaine attempts to fit into this new and ever-changing world!

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

The Shell Collector

 

The Shell Collector, by Nancy Naigle, tells the story of Amanda Whittier.  Amanda is a young widow, who after the death of her Marine husband, is looking for a start-over in life with her two young children.  Amanda decides to relocate her family to live in a cottage along the shores of a beachtown.  Amanda will soon meet some interesting people in her new location who will help her on her journey of recovery!

First, Amanda meets Maeve Lindsay, an elderly widow, who has already walked this path of the loss of a spouse.  The friendship that grows, not only touches Amanda's heart, but also that of her children.  Next. Amanda encounters Paul Grant, a face from her past; not only is Paul a former friend of Amanda's, but also the best-friend of her late husband.  You wonder how this friendship will affect her life now!

When seashells, with special messages, start showing-up at odd places in Amanda's world, you wonder who is the author of these gifts.  When Amanda learns that multiple individuals in town have also received these shells, the mystery seems to deepen.  Hang on until the final pages of this tale to learn not only the origin of these shells, but also how Amanda's life is touched by these special friendships in her life!

I received a copy of this book from Waterbrook Publishers. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Let It Be Me

Let It Be Me, by Becky Wade, is a tale that opens with a bang.  Leah Montgomery, a math prodigy who is currently teaching advanced mathematics at her brother's high school, has received surprising news from a genealogy web-site.   The man and woman, who raised her, are not actually her birth parents!

This knowledge seems to open up a lot of unknowns for Leah.  Along this journey of trying to discover information about her actual parents, Leah crosses paths with Sebastian Grant, a pediatric heart surgeon.  At first, Leah does not remember that she had meet this man previously.  She had come upon an accident outside her hometown and this was that man inside a crumbled up vehicle!

This is an interesting tale as you watch Sebastian assist Leah in her search for her parents.  As with all of Becky Wade's stories, there will be surprises along the way!

You definitely do not want to miss this tale!

I received an e-copy of this book from Bethany House.  Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Castle of Refuge

Castle of Refuge, by Melanie Dickerson,  tells the tale of two young adults who have both suffered grave losses in life.  Audrey was pushed into a fire by her sister and is unfortunately left with a scarred face.  While defending his youngest brother from a violent attack, Edwin, the Earl Of  Dericott, actually losses one of his arms!

When Audrey finds herself in need of a place of safety, she finds refuge in Edwin’s castle.  You will soon see a friendship growing between these two.  It is interesting to see how Edwin and Audrey reach out to each other, as well as seek God, when their days yet again begin to fill up with danger!

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

Winning the Gentleman

Winning the Gentleman , by Kristi Ann Hunter, is a tale set in the countryside of England in the early 1800's.  Aaron Whitworth is working hard managing the care and the racing of his wealthy friends/clients horses.  His latest task is to find a jockey to race in a challenge his friend Oliver has accepted.  After Aaron hires a horse tainer at a traveling circus, he is surprised to discover that this trainer is not a man, but rather a woman!

Sophia Fitzroy has been looking for a means to escape her life traveling with the circus, so there is no way she is passing up on the job offer that has come her way.  Aaron has no idea what to do with a woman jockey, especially one who wears pants under her riding skirts to make racing the horse much easier!

This is a fun tale to follow, as both Aaron and Sophia learn how to handle the great differences in their personalities.  Hang on to see the grand conclusion to this tale!

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

Three Missing Days

 

Three Missing Days, by Colleen Coble, completes her Pelican Harbor series!

Jane and Reid are yet again caught-up in trying to solve a murder.  Unfortunately, this time there is a complicating factor.  Their son, Will, is the one accused of being the culprit!

As Chief of Police, Jane Hardy, does all she can to prove her son's innocence, your heart goes out to this woman just recently reunited with her son.  When individuals from the cult Jane and Reid were raised in suddenly show up, they discover this group is up to no good!

Hold on for the conclusion to this fast-moving tale.  You will finally learn the name of the actual culprit, and what happened on those three days that are missing from Jane's memory!

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

Blackberry Beach

 

Blackberry Beach, by Irene Hannon, will introduce you to Zach Garrett.  Zach is the owner of the Perfect Blend coffee shop and this location allows him to keep an eye out on what is happening in Hope Harbor, Oregon.  Currently, he has his eye on a mysterious woman who keeps showing up at his door.  This woman seems afraid of something; however, Zach has no clue what it could be!

After the chaos she left behind, Katherine Parker is simply looking for calm.  You wonder if she will find it in Hope Harbor.  Zach has a secret himself that he is keeping under wraps.  In the past two years, Zach has built a new life for himself and has no desire to return to his old world!

This is an interesting tale, as you explore the lives of Zach and Katherine and get a glimpse of the peace they are both seeking!

Hooked on You

 

Hooked on You, by Kathleen Fuller, is a tale set in the small town of Maple Falls, Arkansas.  Riley McAllister has not been home in ten years; however, when she learns her grandma Mimi has broken a leg and needs assistance, Riley cannot stay away, no matter how much she wants to!

Riley cannot believe it, when she learns that Mimi has sent Hayden Price to pick her up at the airport.  Hayden was one of the reasons that Riley left Maple Falls and never looked back!

Now that Riley is back in Maple Falls, it is interesting to see everything in which she becomes involved. She cleans up Mimi's house, as well as Mimi's crafting store, Knot's and Tangles, with Hayden's help.  However, everything gets upended when after thirteen years,Riley's mother suddenly walks back into her life!

Hang on for the explosive conclusion to this tale! 

Bookshop by the Sea

 

Bookshop by the Sea is the latest tale from Denise Hunter.  Following family trauma, which included her mother's health failing and her father walking away, Sophie Lawson must put her dreams on hold in order to help her siblings move forward with their own lives!

Now, it is time for Sophie to focus on her dream of opening a bookstore in a small town by the sea.  First, she must take part in her sister Jenna's wedding.  Sophie cannot believe it when she comes face-to-face with the best man.  It is none other than her former boyfriend, Aiden Maddox.  Although they experienced a rough break-up years ago, you sense their old feelings are still close to the surface!

When a hurricane threatens the area, Sophie and Aiden end up riding out the storm together.  Soon, after the storm hits, Sophie sprains her ankle and Aiden decides to delay his trip home to help Sophie prepare her bookshop for its grand opening!

Hang on to see if Aiden and Sophie are able to overcome the same issues that initially ended their relationship.   Hopefully, they can find a new place to safely land!

I received an e-copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Fortune Favors the Sparrow

 

Fortune Favors the Sparrow is the latest tale from Rebecca Connolly.  Clara Harlow has been quietly teaching art and French at a girls finishing school located in the countryside of England.  She is suddenly approached to consider adding to her work activity.  Clara is offered a chance to use her skills as an actual spy for England!

When Clara's first mission leads her to a secondary home of the Duke of Kirklin, she is surprised when the Duke, better known as Hawk, suddenly shows up.  Hawk, a confirmed bachelor, with nothing to do, has decided to visit his properties and try getting his hands dirty with actual work!

Hawk is surprised himself, when he comes face to face with Clara.  It is interesting to see how Clara and Hawk interact in the midst of her spying activity.  You wonder how long Clara will be able to keep her alternate life a secret from Hawk!

This is a fun tale to follow.  Definitely a must-read!