As the happily anticipated marriage finally takes place, things go in rather unexpected directions in You Promised Me Paris ! Having been a while since I read the earlier books in the D.B. Burns Mysteries series, I had forgotten what a charmer Lyle was! And how in love with Delilah […]
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 […]
I’ve read a few short stories by Regina Rudd Merrick in several of the Mosaic Collections and was interested to read a full-length book of hers. Romance with a hint of mystery? Sounds great! Nick and Lisa were wonderfully human, with normal insecurities and fears. Their plans got derailed when […]
I have decided that it must be impossible to write about the Appalachian Mountains without infusing your story with the artistry, imagery, and music of nature. Or so it appears from the ones I have read. An Appalachian Summer continues this tradition with a vivid portrayal of the beauty of […]
Wow! Have you ever noticed how sometimes the second book by an author you loved just isn’t quite the same? You settle in, all prepared to love it and then you don’t. No worries here! The Last Roses reminded me of everything I loved in The Courtship of Harry’s Wife. […]
In From the Heart, a story that is Amish and still is not, Miralee Ferrell explores the courage it often takes to return home. Kathy was treated like a prodigal returning, yet without the love of the father to welcome her – just the resentment of her older sister, Miriam. […]
When I was in third grade, I watched a movie about Mary Queen of Scots and Lady Jane Grey. To this day, I remember the final scene and the feeling of numbness and disbelief over the bloodshed that stuck with me for days. . . As you can see, I’m […]
In fifth grade, we were given the choice of several books to read. My friend Paul and I both selected Incident at Hawk’s Hill. Not that I’m competitive or anything like that, but I do recall that each day we would check with each other to find out who was […]
I am thrilled to introduce you to Jeanette-Marie Mirich. Her book, The Courtship of Harry’s Wife will be releasing tomorrow and I will share my review with you later this week. As a hint, you should go ahead and buy the book now. You won’t be sorry you did! Tomorrow […]
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, […]