A September Bride

The latest story in the Year of Weddings series is written by Kathryn Springer.  A September Bride tells the tale of Annie Price, a young woman, who grow up in foster homes and is simply looking for a place to put down roots and call home.

Annie is asked to move to Red Leaf, Wisconsin to manage a book store, by a friend she meet through an on-line book club.  Her friend, Lorena Kent, wants to retire and needs someone to pick up the management of her bookstore.

Annie quickly settles into town.  She loves everything about this town, where everyone seems to be so friendly!  When Annie meets her friend's son, Jesse Kent; she meets the first person who is suspicious of her motives.  Jesse is a local police officer and he just does not trust someone coming right out of the blue and landing in his quiet town! 

This is a fun tale as Jesse and Annie quickly get acquainted.  You won't believe where they end up at the end of the story!

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

Tried and True

I just finished reading Tried and True, the latest book by Mary Connealy.  She is one of my favorite authors and this one did not disappoint!

You meet Kylie in the Idaho territory in 1866, where she is trying to stake a claim on a homestead.  She is posing as a man, just like she did to serve in the army during the Civil War.  However, this time the land agent, Aaron Masterson, sees through her disguise!

When it appears that some one is trying to run Kylie off her claim, Aaron and Kylie begin to hunt for the culprit.  All Kylie can think about is finishing her claim, so she can sell it and move back east!  Before she knows it, Kylie begins developing feelings for Aaron.  Her plans are quickly going up in smoke!

This is a fun, fast moving tale that will keep you turning page after page.  You will not be able to wait for the next book in the series to be published!

I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my unbiased review

I Quit Sugar

I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson is easy to read and is full of beautiful photography.

Sarah begins the book by telling you her story and how much better she felt when she got serious and gave up sugar!

She continues with an 8-week plan, full of encouragement to help you walk this new path.

Finally, Sarah includes over 100 recipes that will help you on your way to this new way of living!


I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my unbiased review

An August Btride

Debra Clopton tells Kelsey Wilcox's story in An August Bride.

After being left at the altar by her cowboy fiance, Kelsey decides she wants to have nothing to do with the ranch life.  She sets up a bistro on the beach and begins a new life! 

Two years later when Kelsey's cousin decides to get married at the beach, Kelsey finds herself dragged along with all the celebration.  Kelsey still hates weddings, but wants to support her cousin on her big day.  When she meets Brent Corbin, one of the groomsmen, she is immediately drawn to him.  When she learns that Brent is a cowboy who owns a ranch, Kelsey only wants to run as fast as she can away from him!

This is a fun tale as you watch Kelsey struggle between her growing feelings for Brent and her determination to never fall in love with a cowboy again!

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

 

Evergreen

Evergreen is the latest tale about the Christiansen family by Susan May Warren.

Ingrid and John are left with an empty home as all their adult children have moved on with new people and new activities in their lives.  Now they must find a way to reconnect!

Sit back and enjoy this short novella as you walk with John and Ingrid and see them learn to build a new bond together as husband and wife!



I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my unbiased review


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Prelude for a Lord

An awkward young woman. 
A haunted young man. 
A forbidden instrument. 
Can the love of music bring them together... or will it tear them apart? 

 Bath, England 1810. At twenty-eight, Alethea Sutherton is past her prime for courtship; but social mores have never been her forté. She might be a lady, but she is first and foremost a musician. 

 In Regency England, however, the violin is considered an inappropriate instrument for a lady. Ostracized by society for her passion, Alethea practices in secret and waits for her chance to flee to the Continent, where she can play without scandal. 

 But when a thief’s interest in her violin endangers her and her family, Alethea is determined to discover the enigmatic origins of her instrument... with the help of the dark, brooding Lord Dommick. 

 Scarred by war, Dommick finds solace only in playing his violin. He is persuaded to help Alethea, and discovers an entirely new yearning in his soul. 

 Alethea finds her reluctant heart drawn to Dommick in the sweetest of duets... just as the thief’s desperation builds to a tragic crescendo...

Prelude for a Lord was the first novel written by Camille Elliot that I have read.  It was a very enjoyable adventure.  This book kept my interest from cover to cover.

Hang on as Alethea and Dommick search to find the thief who seems willing to stop at nothing to obtain Alethea's violin!

 I will definitely return to read more from this author!

  received this book from Zondervan in exchange for my unbiased review

A July Bride

A July Bride by Beth Wiseman is the latest novella in the A Year of Weddings series.

You meet Alyssa Pennington as she is walking down the aisle with her father.  She has no idea that the love of hr life, Brendan Myers, is about to run and leave her at the altar!

As Alyssa returns her wedding gifts and her beloved wedding dress, her life becomes even more complicated.   Her brother Alex's friend, Dalton, throws his hat in the ring and asks Alyssa to go to dinner with him.

Hang on and see where Alyssa will go with this new opportunity God has placed in her life!

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