Wildflower Falls

 

Wildflower Falls, by Denise Hunter, introduces Charlotte Simpson.  She is living in Riverbend Gap with her mother and younger sister; however, after her mother’s sudden death, Charlotte must find a way to hold onto the family ranch.  This effort is complicated by the fact that she discovers a photo of her birth father in her mother’s paperwork.  Now Charlotte must find out where this man is actually living!

When her new ranch hand, Gunner Dawson, shows up Charlotte is pleasantly surprised.  Not only is he a great asset about the ranch but he is also a perfect sounding board as she continues to work through thoughts about her birth father.  After Charlotte learns she has two half-brothers, who are part of a leading family in town, she is not sure how to approach them.  Things get even more complicated when Charlotte learns her brothers have no relationship with their father due to his past alcoholism!

When challenging situations crop up in both Charlotte and Gunner’s lives, you wonder how this tale will ever come to a good conclusion by the final page!

 

In the Shelter of Hollythorne House

 

In the Shelter of Hollythorne House, by Sarah Ladd, tells of Charlotte Grey meeting Anthony Welbourne.  They fall in love; however, could not move past friendship due to their different place in society.  Now, it is four years later.  Anthony is back from war and Charlotte is married and has a young child.  When she finds her husband dead on the floor of his study, Charlotte can only feel numb after three years of violence.  Now her focus is on protecting her young son, Henry from harm!

As a watchman on the streets of Leeds in Yorkshire, Anthony is now spending his days chasing down criminals.  He is taken by surprise when his next assignment involves watching over Mrs. Charlotte Prior and he young son.  Anthony cannot believe he will soon be face to face with the woman he loved as a young man!

It is interesting to see what transpires between Anthony and Charlotte as she juggles with the details of beginning a new life.  Hold tight for an ending full of action!

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

A Royal Christmas

 

A Royal Christmas, by Melody Carlson, is a fun holiday tale full of unexpected surprises. As Adelaide Smith moves from her job of making custom coffee drinks to the world of studying law, she is not quite sure what to expect.  The last thing Adelaide would have dreamed of was receiving a letter from Montovia declaring that she is the daughter of the current King!

Soon after she exits the plane in Vienna, Adelaide is greeted by Anton Balazs .  This man provides a great introduction to her new world.  After she meets her father, Adelaide must navigate a rocky meeting with his wife!

It is interesting to see how Adelaide’s relationship with her father grows; however, the queen seems to question every effort she takes to improve her bond with her father!

Wait until you see what happens after the King of Montovia suddenly dies!

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

Break of Day

Break of Day, by Colleen Coble, continues her Annie Pederson series.  Life seems to be settling down for Law Enforcement officer Annie Pederson.  However, Annie and Jon are soon fighting to keep the custody of their daughter.  Before this problem can be resolved, Annie again has her hands full chasing after a serial killer!

In the midst of all this activity, Annie and Jon hope to find a moment to finally tie the knot and become man and wife, but the busyness of life yet again interferes.  When Annie and Jon head into the woods to track after this band of killers, you will never believe it when the leader of this pack is actually identified!

You cannot help but wonder if Annie, Jon and her sister Sarah will make it out alive!

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