November 29, 2014

The Bracelet



















The Bracelet by Dorothy Love is an intriguing journey into a time in America before the states went to war.

Celia Browning can only dream of the day when Sutton Mackay will return to Savannah, after his time away looking after his family's business interests in Jamaica.

When Sutton does return, he is as handsome as ever!  Now, Celia cannot stop dreaming of the day when Sutton will propose marriage to her.  Unfortunately, a reporter is digging into a mystery from the Browning family's past.  Celia is concerned that a revelation of the truth could ruin her family's reputation and change their lives forever!.

Sit tight as you travel along with Celia while she attempts to solve the mystery before all is revealed!

This latest novel by Dorothy  Love is a must read!


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

 

November 10, 2014

Love at Mistletoe Inn: A December Wedding Story



















Have you ever made a poor choice as a teenager and have it reach out and bite you as a young adult?  That is the situation that Cindy Kirk presents in Love at Mistletoe Inn, the first novella in the latest A Year Of Weddings series.

Hope Prentiss discovers that her prom-night wedding to John Burke was legitimate, even though she believed the opposite for the past ten years!  What she will do next gets complicated when she comes home to discover John at the kitchen table with her aunt.  The situation gets complicated because their feelings are still the same for both Hope and John!

This is a complicated situation to untangle as both John and Hope try to decide if they will move forward with their marriage, trusting God to bring all things together for good!


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

 

October 17, 2014

An October Bride



















Of all the books in the A Year of Weddings series, I enjoyed An October Bride by Katie Ganshert the most!

This book kept my attention from beginning to end.  You meet Emma Tate at a low point in her life.  After she learns that her father is dying of cancer, she cancels her wedding plans with her fiance.  When Emma discovers that the last entry on her father's 'bucket' list is to walk her down the aisle, she must get in high gear to find another fiance!

Enter Jake Sawyer, a longtime friend of her older brother and her entire family.  Before you know it, Jake has committed to help Emma in her plan to put together a 'fake' wedding plan.

Hang on for this fun and wild ride with Emma and Jake!


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


October 15, 2014

The Daughter of Highland Hall


















It was fun to revisit the characters of Highland Hall in this new tale from Carrie Turansky.

In her latest book, The Daughter of Highland Hall, Carrie re-introduces Katherine Ramsey, as she takes her first steps into English society.  Katherine, with her aunt close at her side, is trying to avoid any mistakes.  As you watch her appear before the king and queen of England, you cringe as the crowd stops and stares in silence as Katherine breaks every rule of polite English society!  Katherine must acquire a husband, but she is not having a good start.

When she is introduced to Jonathan Foster, Katherine's life begins to take a route she never expected!  Katherine begins this tale as a girl who thinks only of herself; however, she becomes a woman whose heart is opened to the needs of those around her.

After living in India, as a missionary, for years, Jonathan has returned to England to finish his training to become a doctor.  His plans to return to India change as his eyes are opened to a need of poor in London.  Along the way, his feelings for Katherine further complicate his decision!

You won't believe where both Katherine and Jonathan arrive at the end of this tale! 


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


The Covered Deep
















It was great to encounter a new Christian fiction author, when I recently read The Covered Deep by Brandy Vallance.

The author tells the tale of Bianca Marshal.  This young woman has not found anyone to marry in southern Ohio.  When Bianca wins a contest to visit London, as well as the holy land, she has great hopes that she will meet the man God has planned for her!  Before you know it, Bianca meets Paul Emerson, a well-known London historian.  She has no idea what is in store!  When she learns he is a Christian and her feelings begin to grow, she cannot stop planning for a future life with Paul!
You will not believe how complicated this story becomes, when you learn that the aristocrat, who planned this trip, has alternative motives for bringing this group together!

This is an interesting ride around the world in the late 1800's.  You will see an example of the grace that only God can give as Bianca has to deal with tough issues from Paul's past!


I received this book from Worthy Publishing in exchange for my unbiased review.

September 15, 2014

A September Bride



















The latest story in the Year of Weddings series is written by Kathryn SpringerA 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


September 7, 2014

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