The problem with reforming is that very few people believe you have changed. It is so hard to overcome prejudices, especially when they were well earned. Dan had a reputation as a teenager which was partly earned and partly inherited. So when he left Pine Valley, he planned on it […]
What a delightful story! I have been loving these Fort Reno books. They are my favorite kind of historicals – those that are jam-packed with historical facts surrounded by an engaging romance. I’ve seen movies about the Oklahoma Land Rush and have been fascinated seeing the motivations of the various […]
As much as I enjoy reading Regency stories, I certainly wouldn’t want to live in that era! With women relegated to second place, daughters being forced to marry against their wishes, ladies discouraged from learning anything useful or doing too much reading. Yuck! When Emeline ‘s step-mother reveals her dastardly […]
Davalynn Spencer has a gift for writing heartwarming stories, filled with beautiful prose and lovely descriptions. She does not merely pen stories, she carefully crafts her words to create rich satisfying narratives that make me smile. Just in Time for Christmas is no exception. As a case in point, as […]
I don’t give five star reviews out without making the author earn it. Stories need to be more than just great in order to earn them. Because of this, many authors who write books I enjoy still don’t get all five star reviews. Davalynn Spencer is one author who has […]
“Did you see the snowy egret?” My friend, Jean, and I enjoy bird watching and know many of the Florida birds, especially the larger ones. We have so many different varieties of birds that enjoy frequenting the ponds here. Snowy Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Little Blue Herons, Anhinga, Wood Storks. […]
Author Julia David tackles difficult topics in her Leaving Lennhurst series. In Love Protects, after being abused and cheated on, Anna has been thrown out of her home. Will has endured prejudice because of his Native American heritage and is burdened with the care of his younger siblings, including a sister, […]
Are there particular authors you know of that whenever they release a book, you will read it, regardless of subject? Melanie Cellier is on my list. And I’m sadly behind on reading her books. When I saw that I had a lull in my reading schedule, I snapped this up […]
Oh my! I loved this beautiful story so much. It touched me deeply. “So, what was it about the story that made for the quick connection?” you may ask. Well, let me tell you. It opened with the plight of the younger McAllister children. They were scared because their […]
She Walks in Power is a fascinating blend of adventure, romance, and spiritual warfare with a Robin Hood flair. As Protector of the Spear, Alexia has honed her archery skills to the point she is able to shoot and pretty much never miss. Although she has been trained well in […]