December 27, 2021

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!

December 20, 2021

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!


December 14, 2021

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!




December 7, 2021

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!

December 1, 2021

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.