A Novel Proposal

 

A Novel Proposal, by Denise Hunter, tells of a young woman trying to find her place as a writer, in the fast-paced and competitive world of New York City. Sadie Goodwin’s western book contract has suddenly been canceled and now her publisher wants her to write a romance novel instead.   Due to the fact that she has never read a romance, Sadie has no idea how she will ever accomplish this feat. More importantly, Sadie has never even been in love! 

Sadie’s best friend suggests she find some quiet at her mother’s island cottage/duplex in South Carolina. This sweet little spot seems like a great place to write this novel. Sadie has learned all about “meetcutes” in her prep for this new endeavor. However, when she meets her next-door neighbor, Sam Ford, Sadie does not quite feel any such connection! 

It is interesting to see what develops on the pages of this tale. Will Sadie actually be able to write a romance novel and more importantly, will a connection ever come to fruition between Sam and Sadie?

Critical Threat

 

Critical Threat, by Lynette Eason, opens with details about a serial killer, who is leaving his victims in parks about the northeast.  Special Agent Grace Billingsley and Sam Monroe, a prison psychiatrist, are called in to work this case.  These two have worked together before; however, this new case may push them to their limits!

Sam has changed his last name to avoid people connecting him to his father, who was actually a well-known serial killer.  But he soon realizes these three victims were killed in a similar way to what his father did.  Sam feels drawn toward Grace; however, he wonders if he will ever be able to leave  the truth about his father in the past!

You won’t believe what happens after the serial killer ends up in the middle of Grace’s kitchen.  This tale will lead you down a crazy path!

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

The Sisters Of Sea View

 

The Sisters Of Sea View, by Julie Klassen, introduces Sarah Summers, as well as her twin sisters, Viola and Emily. When their father passes away, fortunately he had been able to leave the house at Sea View to his wife and daughters. To keep money coming in, Sarah’s family decides they must rent out several of the rooms. Sarah’s sisters find it hard to give up their former life as gentleman’s daughters; however, hard times sometimes require hard measures! 

Each sister takes on a different role in running this new guest house. Sarah works as the manager, Emily develops the advertisement to draw in the guests and Voila brings in additional funds by reading to invalids. Each sister works hard to make their endeavor a success!

It is interesting to see the situations these three sisters find themselves in. Hold on until you learn a surprising family secret!

Engaging Deception

 

Engaging Deception, by Regina Jennings, is set in late 1890’s Joplin, Missouri.  Olive Kentworth is having trouble moving forward with her life following her mother’s death.  Her best friends are intent on finding just the right man for her; however; Olive is not so convinced about this plan!

Olive would much rather spend her days dreaming of the next building she could design.  When her father comes home with a new design opportunity, Olive cannot pass it up.  But before she knows it, Olive has become a governess to Maxfield Scott’s children.  This man is not only an accomplished architect, but also desperately in need of help caring for his children!

You will not believe the situations Olive finds herself as she tries to keep her interest in design from this handsome architect!