A Novel Proposal

 

A Novel Proposal, by Denise Hunter, tells of a young woman trying to find her place as a writer, in the fast-paced and competitive world of New York City. Sadie Goodwin’s western book contract has suddenly been canceled and now her publisher wants her to write a romance novel instead.   Due to the fact that she has never read a romance, Sadie has no idea how she will ever accomplish this feat. More importantly, Sadie has never even been in love! 

Sadie’s best friend suggests she find some quiet at her mother’s island cottage/duplex in South Carolina. This sweet little spot seems like a great place to write this novel. Sadie has learned all about “meetcutes” in her prep for this new endeavor. However, when she meets her next-door neighbor, Sam Ford, Sadie does not quite feel any such connection! 

It is interesting to see what develops on the pages of this tale. Will Sadie actually be able to write a romance novel and more importantly, will a connection ever come to fruition between Sam and Sadie?

Critical Threat

 

Critical Threat, by Lynette Eason, opens with details about a serial killer, who is leaving his victims in parks about the northeast.  Special Agent Grace Billingsley and Sam Monroe, a prison psychiatrist, are called in to work this case.  These two have worked together before; however, this new case may push them to their limits!

Sam has changed his last name to avoid people connecting him to his father, who was actually a well-known serial killer.  But he soon realizes these three victims were killed in a similar way to what his father did.  Sam feels drawn toward Grace; however, he wonders if he will ever be able to leave  the truth about his father in the past!

You won’t believe what happens after the serial killer ends up in the middle of Grace’s kitchen.  This tale will lead you down a crazy path!

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

The Sisters Of Sea View

 

The Sisters Of Sea View, by Julie Klassen, introduces Sarah Summers, as well as her twin sisters, Viola and Emily. When their father passes away, fortunately he had been able to leave the house at Sea View to his wife and daughters. To keep money coming in, Sarah’s family decides they must rent out several of the rooms. Sarah’s sisters find it hard to give up their former life as gentleman’s daughters; however, hard times sometimes require hard measures! 

Each sister takes on a different role in running this new guest house. Sarah works as the manager, Emily develops the advertisement to draw in the guests and Voila brings in additional funds by reading to invalids. Each sister works hard to make their endeavor a success!

It is interesting to see the situations these three sisters find themselves in. Hold on until you learn a surprising family secret!

Engaging Deception

 

Engaging Deception, by Regina Jennings, is set in late 1890’s Joplin, Missouri.  Olive Kentworth is having trouble moving forward with her life following her mother’s death.  Her best friends are intent on finding just the right man for her; however; Olive is not so convinced about this plan!

Olive would much rather spend her days dreaming of the next building she could design.  When her father comes home with a new design opportunity, Olive cannot pass it up.  But before she knows it, Olive has become a governess to Maxfield Scott’s children.  This man is not only an accomplished architect, but also desperately in need of help caring for his children!

You will not believe the situations Olive finds herself as she tries to keep her interest in design from this handsome architect!

A Sleigh Ride Kiss

 

In A Sleigh Ride Kiss, by Jen Geigle Johnson, Miss Odette Goodson meets a stranger as she is walking between the Marquis’s property and her own. After hours of talking with her grandmother, she had simply been looking for a moment of quiet. However, this young man’s conversation quickly grabs her attention!

This man is actually the Marquis; however, he introduces himself as Henry Wardlow. Odette has never heard this name before, but as they greet her neighbors, she is surprised that it seems he is remembered by several. Odette is left to wonder who this man really could be! 

This is an interesting tale as the Marquis continues to try to keep his identity a secret. As he begins to develop feelings for Odette, he finds she has a bad impression of him for being away from home for years. Watch as Henry attempts to change Odette’s mind! 

You may be surprised by how this tale ends!

On the Way To Christmas

 

On the Way to Christmas is a book full of Christmas short stories!


In A Christmas Do-Over, by Sheila Roberts, Darby Brown is coming home for Christmas after three years away. New York had not worked out the way she had expected. Now Darby is heading back to Eagletown, a small town in northern Washington. She has no job, no man and no direction for her life.  Darby definitely does not feel like she fits in at all in her former hometown. She used to be a “mean girl”; however, now Darby wants to be remembered as “nice”!

Once she crosses paths with her grade-school best friend, Gregory Collier, whom she had been unkind to in high school, you wonder if she will be able to make amends. Hold tight to discover what may come of their relationship with a new and improved Darby!

Dashing Through the Snow, by Melissa Ferguson. After Jonas, her boyfriend of seven years, breaks off their relationship, Willow Fairbanks takes a two-week train trip, before returning to her parent’s for the holidays! You will not believe the characters that Willow meets during this fun and very interesting journey!

Could Oliver, the train conductor’s son, be the man Willow has been waiting for or will Jonas ruin her experience on the Christmas train when he shows up before the end of her trip? A Perfectly 

Splendid Christmas, by Amy Clipston, tells Kasey Williams tale. She has left her life in the big city behind to help her older sister run her bakery in the midst of a family crisis. While running errands for her sister, Kasey surprisingly crosses paths with her former friend, Drew Murphy! 

Before Kasey can process that Drew is still in town, he actually asks Kasey out on a date. Kasey had often wondered if their friendship would ever turn into something more! Watch as Drew and Kasey deal with their feelings as they move from being just friends to something so much more!

I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.

The Holly and the Ivy

The Holly and the Ivy is a book packed full of novellas. It starts out with a short tale from one of my favorite authors, Sarah Eden. Lord and Lady Jonquil invite a young boy and his nursemaid into their home to spend his school break. After his father’s recent death, Adam must adjust to suddenly being a Duke. It is interesting to watch the Jonquil’s assist with this young boy’s transition! 

Hiding Christmas, by Esther Hatch, tells a tale of Kirstine Jamieson trying to secretly celebrate the holiday with her English Grandmother. Before she knows it, Kirstine is traveling to England with her “pretend” husband, a man she had previously wanted nothing to do with! 

In the tale, A Twist of Christmas, by Dana LeCheminant, watch what happens when Lord Bartlett switches places with his younger brother to keep his identity secret during the Christmas season. This tale will become even more interesting when he crosses paths with Elizabeth Spencer, the daughter of a Duke, who is also trying to hide her identity. You will not believe what happens after these switches that place! 

A Season to Love, by Annika R . Walker, is the final novella in this book. Alice Hunt must find a man to marry before her aunt picks out the man herself! When Alice decides to ask the local rector, Mr. Thomas Perry, to assist her in locating her groom and preparing for her wedding, you will be surprised to see the man who is her perfect match! 

These tales will definitely help prepare you for the holiday season!

I received a copy of this book from Covenant Communications in exchange for my honest review.