December 23, 2024

 











Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor, by Roseanna M. White, is a great Christmas novella.  Lady Mariah Lyons  is once again enjoying the coming holiday season.  However, her calm world is about to be turned upside-down!


Mr. Cyril Lighthouse, Mariah’s childhood friend, is soon to inherit Plumford Manor (Mariah’s current home).  She had dreamt of their friendship growing to be something more; however, it seems his eyes have been looking elsewhere!


Cyril is not excited about his inheritance.  He would rather be a professor of literature at some university.  But sometimes family obligations trump your own desires.  However, the moment he steps into Plumford Manor and lays eyes on a grown-up Mariah, he feels like he has finally come home!


Christmas at Plum Manor is a delightful novella, you will not soon forget!



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

December 16, 2024

A Gentleman for Lady Juniper

 












A Gentleman for Lady Juniper, by Sally Britton, is another tale in her Clairvoir Castle series.  Jack Sterling life has recently changed.  He had been working for the Duke of Montfort as part of his family’s private security.  However, he has suddenly been told that he can no longer a servant, but rather he is part of the nobility himself.  His father is now an Earl.  Jack must now attempt to find his place in this new world!


One of Jack’s first encounters, once he makes his way to London, is a face from his past, Lady Juniper Amberton.  Jack had meet this young woman while working for the Duke.  It is interesting to see what evolves between these two now that they are equals!


Juniper kindly invites Jack’s sister Emily into London society.  Things seem to moving along until suddenly the ton begins to reject Jack’s family.  Will Juniper and Jack be able to discover who is behind this action in time to cement their place in society?




December 2, 2024

One Last Stand


 










One Last Stand, by Susan May Warren, opens with a blast.  Shepherd Watson has been under the impression that London Brooks is dead.  He actually say her dead body. However, that is not true.  When the “alive” London learns that Shep is missing and the thug who is after her is responsible, she goes into immediate action!


Before London can take her first step, she is suddenly surrounded by the Air One rescue team and they need answers.  The team jumps in to help and is able to protect both Shep and London from harm; however, Shep does not know what to make of London’s reappearance!


Before you know it, Shep is following London on her latest mission overseas.  He realizes it was a good choice when London is suddenly snatched.  As Shep attempts to save London, he learns a lot of new details about her!


Hold on for a surprise ending that involves the entire team on the final pages of this high-action tale!

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