Dawn’s Untrodden Green

 

Dawn’s Untrodden Green, by Carolyn Miller, tells the tale of Theodosia Stapleton.  This young woman is currently caring for Rebecca Mannering, daughter of her dear friend Clara, who recently passed away.  When Becky’s uncle, Daniel Balfour, shows up in town, Theo knows he will have his hands full trying to hide his identity!

Daniel is well-know for his exploits and successes in war; however, he may encounter trouble handling his young niece.  Theo quickly steps in to help smooth the way.  When Daniel falls during reconstruction of Becky’s former home, he severely breaks his lag and must recuperate at Theo’s home.  Hold tight to see the complications this causes!

You will not what believe what happens when the town discovers the captain has secretly been in town this whole time!

Love Unseen

 

Love Unseen, by Rachel Kelley Stones, tells of Hannah Hadley trying to find her spot in London society.  All she can think of is that she wants to get out of the crowed ballroom.  When she meets Jonathan Carter in the crush of the crowd, Hannah soon learns he is moving to her neighborhood.  When he asks her to dance, she immediately refuses.  Little does Jonathan know that Hannah is actually blind!

After Jonathan makes several more faux pas, a friendship is slowly formed.  Before you know it,  Jonathan begins to feel very different feelings for Hannah.  He wants to make her his bride!

During a trip to the seashore with Jonathan’s family, Hannah’s mother steals her away.  Before you know it, Hannah is being pushed toward marriage with another man.  You wonder where she will end up by the end of this tale!

What Dreams May Come

 

What Dreams May Come, by Dana LeCheminant, opens as Lucy is fleeing from the brother of her employer.  She is a penniless governess and has no idea why Jonathan Granger is pursuing her.  Now that she is away from London, Lucy feels like she can breathe.  What will Lucy do, when she looks across the room of the inn where she has sought shelter from a storm and sees the face of one other than Jonathan Granger!

After a stranger provides Lucy a place to hide, Lucy world changes before she knows it.  This man, whose name is William Calloway, suddenly comes down with a fever and Lucy finds herself in William’s carriage traveling to his home as his “wife”!

This is an interesting tale to follow, especially after William’s family assumes Lucy is William’s wife upon their arrival.  It is fascinating to see the relationship that slowly develops between Lucy and William’s older brother.  Of course, Jonathan Granger is still close on her heels!

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

Counter Attack

Counter Attack is the latest suspense written by Patricia Bradley.  The author introduces Alex Stone on the opening pages.  This undercover detective has her hands full trying to track down a serial killer.  When Alex enters the bar where several of the victims had lost their lives, she suddenly gets the sense that someone is watching her.   She never identifies who has their eyes on her, but Alex is surprised when she looks up and sees Nathan Landry, her high school crush.  As she exits the bar, matters take a severe turn when a man suddenly tries to drag Alex away.  Before you know it, both Alex and this man are shot.  One is barely holding on to life, while the other is dead!

The man they assume to be the serial killer is now dead; however, Alex wonders if the man she killed is actually the Queen’s Gambit Killer.  After Alex’s grandfather has a heart attack, she is moved into his position temporarily to act as Russell County’s sheriff.  On her first day on the job, the Gambit Killer turns up in her town.  When on her second day on the job she needs to hold a press conference, she knows she needs help.  Alex turns to her friend and colleague Nathan!

When this serial killer continues leaving messages referring to a chess game, Alex teams up with Nathan to lean on his chess expertise to decipher these clues.  This chess game gets rather complicated by the end of this tale.  You will be surprised when the identity of the Gambit Killer finally comes to light!

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