How can you not admire a woman who remains in the small town she has always lived in despite the animosity of the townsfolk towards her? Determined to hold on to her parent’s heritage and provide for her twins after her husband’s (excuse me, ex-husband’s!) treachery towards those who trusted […]
It’s always a good sign when I am giggling before I’ve finished the prologue of a book. And, sure enough, I wasn’t even more than a few pages into Grass Valley Brides before the laughter started. The absurdity of the man seeking a mail-order bride then matching them off with […]
The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow is such a beautiful story of faith, hope, and love! I loved the way that both Addie and Emmett clung tightly to their faith and the things their parents had taught them. Each showed strength of character when faced with superstition, prejudice, and suspicion. Told […]
Some books are great because of the story they tell. Some are great because of the characters. Some are great because of the colorful language used to paint the picture of the story. And some, like A Portrait of Loyalty, are great for all of the above reasons. I have […]
I have mixed feelings regarding stories about royalty. Partly out of a concern that they can make women discontented with their lot in life – that they aren’t likely to marry a prince. And largely because they often feel over-the-top. And yet, there is something so enjoyable imagining what it […]
Pixie Perkins has written another cute High School romance. My Dilemma is told by Megan alone, which was a great choice for this story. I had to smile at Megan’s breakup note. What she said, why she said it, and why she didn’t change it when she thought better of […]
I enjoyed this heartwarming story! Riley had the uncanny ability to see past Mark’s countenance into his heart – something no one outside of his family had been able to do since the heroic rescue he made that left him scarred. It was so sweet to see the way he […]
Today I’m featuring another Christmas story. Yes, it’s that time of year already! At least where books are concerned. All the stories take place in the United States. Two take place during the Civil War, and several take place in the Midwest after the war. While each one touches on […]
Not quite a year after releasing her marvelous debut novel, Cynthia Herron is releasing the second book in the Welcome to Ruby series. This is a delightful series that takes place in a small town in Missouri. His Love Revealed is ready for release on October 1, 2020 and is […]
Each of the stories in this Christmas Anthology is delightful! I have been familiar with the works of all the authors except Susanne Dietze and was glad for the opportunity to get to know and enjoy her writing as well. Some time had passed between the time I read the […]
It’s hard to believe The Librarian Sleuth series has ended! It’s been such fun seeing Nancy, the librarian, solving crimes that have the sheriff’s office stumped. Driving said sheriff, Mary, Nancy’s mom, crazy in the process. Well, Mary got to play a prominent role in The Sleuth’s Surprise. It was […]
When Brent and Diana reunited after four long years of separation, life didn’t simply return to normal. Too many secrets hold them apart and prevent the return to the intimacy they just started to build as a newly married couple. The imagery of a London blasted by Hitler’s blitz was […]