Sweeping Historical Fiction Set at the Edge of the Continent After being imprisoned and branded for the death of her client, twenty-five-year-old midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile to the fledgling 1720s French colony of Louisiana, where she hopes to be reunited with her brother, serving there as a soldier. To make… Continue reading Book Review: The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green
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Book Review: The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill
The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find… Continue reading Book Review: The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill
Reading Challenges for 2017
We're a month into a new reading year. If you're an avid reader, this is something to celebrate. A whole new year of books, characters, adventures, and all of it is waiting for you! What fun! One of the way we readers enjoy ourselves is by setting out goals for the year. Almost in the… Continue reading Reading Challenges for 2017
GIVEAWAY and Book Review: Summer on Sunset Ridge by Sharlene MacLaren
Brought up on a Quaker farm near Philadelphia at the brink of the Civil War, plainspoken Rebecca Albright is expected to be charitable, peace-loving, and submissive. However, those traits don't always come naturally to the feisty abolitionist. Spirited and spunky, Rebecca's chief ambition is to aid the Underground Railroad no matter the cost - until… Continue reading GIVEAWAY and Book Review: Summer on Sunset Ridge by Sharlene MacLaren
Book Review: Mail Order Surprise by Lucy Thompson
Colorado, 1881. Lydia Walsh is on the run. The quiet rancher she marries and expected to find safety and protection with turns out to have three siblings, next to nothing to live on, and is a crack shot who may or may not be one of the states best cattle rustlers. Beau Harding wants to… Continue reading Book Review: Mail Order Surprise by Lucy Thompson
Book Review: The Kindness Challenge by Shaunti Feldhahn
One month to a great relationship…with anyone! Think of your toughest relationship. Think of a relationship that is good but could be great. Think of a group of people that drives you nuts. You want to show more kindness and generosity, but sometimes you’re just tired, stretched, and frustrated. Besides, would small actions make that… Continue reading Book Review: The Kindness Challenge by Shaunti Feldhahn
Book Review: Brides by Mail Series
I had the pleasure of reading a short series this month and I thought I'd put all three reviews in one post for you. I don't think the series was listed as a novella but they were on the short side for a novel. I suppose they fell between categories which made for fun quick… Continue reading Book Review: Brides by Mail Series
Book Review: Murder for the Time Being by Joanie Bruce
“You’ll pay for this. I’ll get you both.” Computer expert Lexi Wynn is frightened. Someone is after her, but she doesn’t know why. Is it because of her past or because she was thrust into a deadly bank robbery and might identify the ones responsible? Escaping a failed kidnapping attempt and not sure who to… Continue reading Book Review: Murder for the Time Being by Joanie Bruce
Book Review: Devotions for Easter
Prepare your heart and mind to celebrate the risen Savior. It’s time for fresh spring blossoms, colored eggs, special recipes, and family gatherings. This year, with each tradition, small celebration, and new story, take the time to stop and discover the ways Jesus is showing His love for you. In remembering His Easter story—the greatest… Continue reading Book Review: Devotions for Easter
Spotlighting My Most Read Author of 2016: Lynn Austin
Lynn Austin has long since been my personal favorite author so I was honored to have read so many of her novels in a single year. I didn't set out to purposely read more from her this year so it was a special treat to realize that of the 80+ books I had read in… Continue reading Spotlighting My Most Read Author of 2016: Lynn Austin
