Spark Of Love

Spark of Love, by Amanda Cabot, is a tale set in Texas in the year 1857!

Alexandra Tarkington knows that she must get away from Franklin Beckman. He is an angry and violent man, whose goal is to get his hands on her inheritance. So Alexandra decides to head to Mesquite Springs by stage to meet up with her father, Calvin Tarkington. She hopes he will provide her with protection. However, Gabriel Seymour, an investigator heading out on his latest case, steps in to protect her from two rowdy cowboys on the stagecoach!

At the end of their journey, Alexandra and Gabe both end in the same town. Alexandra plans to simply visit with her father; however, Gabe has plans to arrest him. Gabe has been hired by a man who thinks Alexandra’s father is up to no good. When Alexandra first sets eyes on her father, she realizes this frail man would not be capable of protecting her. What had happened? This man, who is now going by a different name, but still has the eyes her father!

You wonder what will happen when Gabe finally discovers what is actually going on with Mr. Calvin Tarkington and more importantly how Alexandra will respond when she learns what Gabe has been investigating!

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

The Veil Of Winter

 

Veil of Winter, by Melanie Dickerson, continues her Dericott Tales series. When Princess Elyce learns she is to be forced to marry as part of an alliance her father is making with a fellow king, she knows she must avoid this marriage no matter the cost. Elyce seeks out a potion that will put her to sleep and appear to be dead!

After Sir Gerald feels God leading him to assist his sister Delia’s friend, Princess Elyce, he arrives only to find the princess in a deep sleep. Gerald remembers hearing of someone saving a life, by pinching the nose and breathing into their mouth. When he takes this action, Elyce suddenly wakes up and she is not happy. Elyce is angry that this man had taken her first kiss. However, Elyce needs Gerald’s help to escape from the castle!

Soon Elyce begins to travel with her attendant, Gerald and his fellow knight through a snowstorm in an attempt to reach Prague. She hopes she can seek assistance from King Wenceslaus. Elyce must save her people from the evil plans that are part of her father’s alliance!

You will see many changes in Elyce’s life by the end of this tale!

Until Leaves Fall in Paris

 

Until Leaves Fall in Paris, by Sarah Sundin, is a tale set in the midst of Hitler’s takeover of Paris, France. Lucille Girard had lived for years in Paris dreaming of becoming a ballet dancer. As the Germans were threatening to invade the city, Lucille decides to purchase a bookstore to allow her Jewish friends the funds they need to escape the coming terror. Lucille has no idea the trauma that may soon come her way!

Paul Aubrey has been living in Paris operating one of his family’s factories. He had been planning to return to America with his young daughter, when suddenly Paul is asked to use his position as a front to funnel information about the Germans plans back to the American authorities. Once he decides to accept this work, Paul finds he is viewed as a traitor by many of his fellow Parisians!

When Paul and his daughter show up at Lucille’s bookstore one day, you wonder if she will trust this fellow American or simply take issue with the work taking place in his factory.  Paul and Lucille seem to be on opposite sides of this conflict. When the violence begins to escalate, you have no idea what direction Paul and Lucille will take. You wonder if they will ever be able leave the war behind!


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

Twilight at Moorington Cross

In Twilight at Moorington Cross, by Abigail Wilson, you will meet Amelia Pembroke on the opening pages. She is not only a widow but also a patient at a specialty hospital, where she is being treated for her sleeping disorder. After Mr. Cluett, the gentleman who runs the hospital, names her as the primary beneficiary in his will, he suddenly winds up dead. Amelia has no idea what to do! 

 Not only does Amelia need to discover the cause of Mr. Cluett’s death, but according to terms of the will she must choose between two men, who will be her new husband. Unfortunately, neither man seem to be an ideal choice! 

This situation is further complicated by Mr. Ewan Hawkins, the hospital solicitor. Amelia is drawn to this man as a friend and possibility more; however, she cannot help but wonder if he could be involved in Mr. Cluett’s demise! When Amelia and Ewan begin to work together in earnest, you will not believe what they discover in the end. Lots of unknowns and mystery throughout this tale!

To Treasure an Heiress

To Treasure an Heiress, by Roseanna M. White, continues the tale of the Tremayne family. Beth Tremayne has been exploring the isles of Scully ever since she was a young girl. She is determined to find artifacts about a pirate, who lived on these shores hundreds of years ago. Now she has found a partner to help in her search. Lord Sheridan has had a great interest in archaeology for years; however, it does not hurt that he has developed an interest in pursuing Beth, as well! 

After Beth is left in a precarious position by a man who is their prime competitor, Beth and Sheridan have to rethink their desire to track down artifacts. It is not worth someone losing their life. Back on track in documenting their finds, Beth and Sheridan make an exciting discovery they would never have imagined! 

You cannot help but wonder - What will happen to their aggressive competitor and more importantly, will they find the location of the pirate’s treasure chest? These questions will be answered by the final pages of this tale!

I received this e-book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.

Sunrise

 

Sunrise, by Susan May Warren, introduces her latest series, Sky King Ranch. After 10 years away, Pilot Dodge Kingston returns to his family’s home in Alaska. His father was injured in a plane-crash and he cannot stay away. When Dodge gets called to rescue Echo, the woman he left behind, he knows this is definitely not the reason he returned to Alaska!

Now that Dodge and Echo have met face to face you have no idea which direction they will go now. Before they can figure out what is going on with their relationship, Dodge and Echo find themselves on a hunt for her best friend in the midst of a blizzard!

You will not believe what all they are able to rescue by the end of this tale!

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

Mulberry Hollow

 

Mulberry Hollow, by Denise Hunter, continues the tale of the Robinson family. This tale fills you in about Avery Robinson’s life. Avery has successfully completed her schooling and now is a successful doctor attempting to set up a health clinic in her hometown. Being so near to the Appalachian Trail, Avery returns home to find a man passed out on her doorstep!

Unfortunately, Wes Garrett has a virus that may keep him from completing his trek. He wants to complete this walk, in honor of his friend who had recently passed away. However, now he must work off his medical bills, by helping refinish an apartment on Avery’s property. You can see feelings growing between Avery and Wes; however, Wes made a promise on his friend’s death to care for his sister. Now he is definitely in a quandary about which path to follow!

After Avery delivers a baby in an emergency situation, she melts in a puddle of tears in Wes’s chest. Soon Wes learns that she is crying for the children she will not have, but also for the fear of possibly having inherited a progressive disease from her mother that could someday take her life. Wes knows he should not be comforting Avery, when his friend’s sister is out there possibly waiting for him. You wonder how this situation will ever be resolved!

I received this e-book   from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.