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.

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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