November 30, 2012

Silent Night - A Rock Harbor Christmas Novella





Silent Night – A Rock Harbor Christmas Novella written by Colleen Coble takes you on a journey to northern Michigan to share some holiday moments with Bree Matthews and her family.

Bree works year round with her search dog Samson, rescuing those in peril along the shores of Lake Superior near her home.  All seems quiet as the holidays approach until Bree’s sister-in-law, Lauri, arrives unannounced.  Bree discovers that Lauri has found information about a young college student who has been missing.

Bree and Lauri head out with Samson on a mission to find the missing student.  Samson leads them to a cabin in the middle of the cold, snowy woods.  Not only is the young girl discovered, Bree finds that Lauri has grown-up through the process. 

This novella concludes with Bree announcing a surprise to her family.  Enjoy the excitement as the news is shared with all - Bree and her husband are finally expecting an addition to the family!
 
 
I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review
 

November 18, 2012

Every Perfect Gift






The third book, Every Perfect Gift, brings the Hickory Ridge series to a dramatic close.

Sophie Caldwell returns to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, after years away.  The formerly sleepy town has been transformed in the years she has been gone.

Soon after her arrival in town, Sophie meets Ethan Heyward, the manager at the expensive new resort in town.

Sophie and Ethan are drawn to each other, but they both have secrets that are keeping them apart.

A intriguing tale is told as their mysteries are finally revealed.

 

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

October 29, 2012

A Wreath of Snow

A Wreath of Snow: A Victorian Christmas Novella  -     
        By: Liz Curtis Higgs


A Wreath of Snow is a Christmas novella by Liz Curtis Higgs.

The year is 1894 as Meg runs through the snowy streets towards the train station.   Her brother Alan with his temper had made it too uncomfortable to remain at her parent’s home for the holiday.  The accident he endured as a boy has turned him into an angry person.

Meg has no idea what will occur as she steps into the train car.  One of her fellow passengers is the man who caused the terrible accident that has changed her family’s life.

Walk these steps with Meg to a revelation that will change her life!

 

I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

October 28, 2012

Lovelier Than Daylight




 Susanna Hanby is excited as she travels to Westerville, Ohio to begin her college experience.

On the way, she stops to visit her sister, Rachel, and her 6 children.  As she stares with wide-opened eyes at the empty house, she fears something awful has happened.   Where was her family???

As she continues her search in Westerville, she meets Johann Giere.  They are as different as can be.  Johann is the son of a German-American who owns a successful brewery enterprise and Susanna has very strong views as a temperance crusader!

When Susanna soon discovers that her nieces and nephews have been left in city orphanages, she and Johann begin a crusade to bring the children home. 

 

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

October 17, 2012

A Scent of Rain



Daphne Sweeten’s life seemed to fall apart in a moment.   Her fiancĂ©, Mark left her standing alone on the day they had planned to marry!
Daphne had left an ideal job at a perfumery in Paris, France to return to the states for a scent formulation job in Dayton, OH.  Now Daphne’s only choice is to go on to Dayton alone.  She arrives at her new job to meet her new boss, Jesse who seems to have hang-ups of his own.
Daphne and Jesse begin to work together to formulate a new scent to save their company.  God has new things planned for their lives that they never imagined!
I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

September 16, 2012

The Trouble with Cowboys





















Ever since the day her father left his family and never returned, Annie Wilkerson had not trusted cowboys!!!

After Annie’s grandfather dies, she has taken up a vow to help her younger sister grow up and get settled in life.  This is a much harder task to successfully complete than Annie realizes.

As Annie to trying to keep everything afloat, she crosses paths with Dylan Taylor, the town ladies’ man.  Her tightly-ruled life is getting ready to lose all control.

Hold on as you ride down this path with Annie!!!

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

September 4, 2012

Twice A Bride














 


 




I thought the Sinclair Sisters if Cripple Creek Series was complete .  But the story of Willow, Tucker Raines's sister, needed to be told.


When her father dies, Willow needs to find her place in the world.  When her mother leaves with her aunt, Willow remains in Miss Hattie's boarding house.  She doesn't have to look far for work because Ida, her sister-in-law, needs assistance after a miscarriage.  Selling iceboxes is not the work Willow is looking for.  She wants to paint!

Soon she meets the local photographer who is looking to hire an artist to assist in his work.  Life quickly starts moving along a pqth that brings joy to Willow's spirit.

Twice a Bride is a light and fun tale to end this series!

I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review