Stealing the Preacher

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer kept me turning page after page to discover how the story would end!

The story begins with Crockett Archer travelling to Brenham, Texas.  He is hoping and praying that he will be continuing his life as the new preacher in town.  His dreams are swiftly interrupted when the train is held up by men looking to kidnap a preacher!

Silas Robbins is looking for a birthday gift for his daughter, Joanna and she wants a preacher.  Little does he know she is looking for a preacher to reform her father!  Joanna had promised her mother before she died that she would continue to encourage her father to surrender his life to God.  Their local church had set empty for far too long.  Joanna wants to fill the pulpit with a man to join her in her efforts to reform her father.

When Crockett loses his opportunity to work as a preacher in Brenham, he decides to join Joanna in her cause to restore the small chapel that sits empty in her community. 

You won’t believe the events that follow after Joanna asks her father to hire Crockett as an extra hand on his ranch.  You will meet Jackson, the young boy who works at the ranch as well and is always getting into trouble.  Then, you meet Neill, Crockett's fiddle playing younger brother who stops in for a visit.  Finally, you meet Holly Brewster, the beautiful young lady who can’t keep her eyes and hands off of the new preacher! 

You won't be able to put this book down until you discover where God will lead Crockett and Joanna at the end of their crusade!!!

A Bride For All Seasons

A Bride for all Seasons is a book packed full of fun stories about four different women on their journey to meet the men God will use to change their lives!


In first story “And Then Came Spring” by Margaret Brownley, you meet mail-order bride Mary-Jo Parker. 

When Mary Jo arrives in Colton, Kansas, she makes a shocking discovery.  The man she was supposed to marry is dead!  

She had been corresponding with Dan for months.  However, he had left out one important detail when they made plans to marry; a young son comes along with deal!!!  Mary Jo is still adjusting to this young boy when soon meets Sheriff Tom Garrett, her dead fiancé’s brother.  The story gets very interesting at this point!


Next, you’ll meet Ellie in An Ever-After Summer” by Debra Clopton. 

After losing both of her parents shortly after her birth, Ellie is looking to start a new chapter in her life.  She answers an ad placed by widower Matt McConnell who is looking for someone to help raise his 2 year old daughter.

Matt wrote his ad with no room for misunderstanding—Bible believers need not apply. When Ellie shows up in town carrying her Bible, Matt’s so desperate for her help that he accepts!

What follows is a fun tale as Matt and Ellie start to learn the truth about each other!


You are introduced to Luvena Abbott in “Autumn’s Angel” by Robin Lee Hatcher as she travels with her nieces and nephew to meet her intended, Clay Birch.

Clay has shock of his life as he was expecting he future wife to arrive with no children! 

Luvena and Clay have some big decisions to make concerning how to move ahead.  Will Luvena become his employee at his new theater or become his new wife?


In “Winter Wedding Bells” Mary Connealy, you meet Megan McBride. 

She has come to Chicago to meet her future husband and his 2 young boys.  Megan is taken by surprise when she meets a father looking for someone to care for his sons because he thinks he is dying!!!

The family begins a trip across America to their home in Wyoming.  On the way, Megan realizes her new husband is quite wealthy and also that he is not dying!  Megan still can see life in his eyes.  Now she just has to convince him that God may have more time for him here on earth!



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

Ripples Along The Shore

Ripples Along The Shore by Mona Hodgson tells the story of Caroline Milburn. 

Caroline is a widow, after her husband died in the Civil War.  Following the death of her aunt, she returns to her hometown of St. Charles, Missouri to live with her sister, Jewel, and her family.

Caroline feels at odds, not really knowing where her place is in this “new” life.  Shortly after returning home, she decides she wants to join the group that is forming to travel west.  She is excited about this new adventure!

When she announces her desire to join the group, their leader, Garrett Cowlishaw, forbids a single woman to be added to the others!

This story comes to an abrupt ending, but I hope Mona Hodgson is planning to continue this story in some future novel.

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

Barefoot Summer

The cover of Barefoot Summer by Denise Hunter prepares you for a great summer read!

Madison McKinley wants to prepare for the town’s annual regatta.  It had always been a goal of her twin brother, Michael, to be the youngest winner of this race.  After Michael’s death, Madison is determined to win it for him!

The plan gets complicated when Beckett O’Reilly gets involved as her sailing and swimming instructor.  Madison has had an awkward relationship with Beckett since high school.

Sit back and enjoy watching the relationship between Madison and Beckett grow!!!

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

Gone South

Gone South by Meg Moseley is an interesting tale about a young woman looking for a life change.  Tish McComb was living out her life in Michigan after the tragic death of her fiancé. 

When her mother and future stepdad decide to make a move to Florida, Tish takes time off to help them move.  Part of her plan for adventure on her trip is to stop in Noble, Alabama on her way home.  The former home of her great-great-great grandparents, Nathan and Leticia McComb is for sale and Tish hopes to have a chance to get inside and take a look into their lives.

Once she arrives, she does more than look-she decides to buy it!  The sale of the house is not without conflict as she talks the seller into a lower price that she can afford.  The old North vs. South feelings are awakened! 

Once Tish makes her final move to Noble, she finds that there are no warms feelings for the McComb family.  Tish had always heard wonderful stories about Nathan and Leticia growing up.  But now Tish has only one friend in town, George Zorbas, the local antique dealer.

You will enjoy this story as Tish and George deal with the town’s prejudice and learn the real story of Nathan and Leticia!

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

Once Upon a Prince

Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck opens with Susanna walking down the beach with Adam.  He has been the man in her life for the last 12 years, but the words “I can’t marry you” crush all of Susanna’s dreams of happily ever after.  She must begin again! 

Next thing you now, Susanna meets Nate, who is visiting St. Simon’s Island.  Once she learns that Nate is actually, Prince Nathaniel, the complexity of royalty just rolls in.  All the new people to meet and all the rules to follow!

This is an interesting tale as Susanna and Prince Nathaniel learn about each other and learn about trusting God as they walk down the path of falling in love!!!

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

Bending Toward The Sun

The novella, Bending Toward the Sun by Mona Hodgson, tells the story of Emilie as she is trying to find her way in the world.

She lives alone with her father after her mother’s death.  She has been assisting her father with running their general store in town.  Her father thinks sending her to school will bring her a better life, but her heart’s desire is only to stay near her friends and the people she loves!

The plot thickens when Quaid McFarland returns to town.  This young man who returns from war looks much different from the boy Emilie knew before.  Her heart is drawn to this young man; unfortunately, her father has a prejudice against Quaid’s Irish roots.

Emilie heart is torn between love for her father and a growing feeling for Quaid.  Take a journey as Emilie and Quaid learn about waiting on God’s timing in life!

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