I absolutely love the Biblical account of Ruth! The way this young woman followed her mother-in-law into a country that was not only foreign to her but also was most likely hostile towards her. What motivated her to follow Naomi? How did the people of Israel treat her? Her kindness […]
I’ve come to expect that historical stories from Roseanna M. White don’t merely take place at another time but teach history. What a pleasure it was to learn more about the Christian church in Greece in the 4th Century A.D. and about where a Christmas tradition came from in Giver […]
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 […]
I seldom wish I had more stars to rate a book, however, Set the Stars Alight is one of the best stories I’ve read. Ever. I almost feel like I should put off reading anything else for a week or a month or two so as not to be overly […]
Abigail was possibly more put out by being remanded to bedrest by Dr. Linus Bennett than the shot in the arm by a zealous militiaman that put her there! Little did Linus realize just how irrepressible she was! Regina Scott writes some pretty strong female characters – which are uncommon […]
I was a little in awe of the way the author maintained the voice of Worie in her speech and her thoughts throughout the story! Narrated in the first person, the entire story was told with an Appalachian accent. I have not often seen this done – it certainly worked […]
While not a completely new concept – the woman who grew up away from civilization – Mary Davis makes it fresh and new in The Damsel’s Intent. I really appreciated that she didn’t make Nicole out to be completely inept and unable to fit into society because of her isolation. […]
Set in the opulence of the White House during the Gilded Age, A Gilded Lady is a delightful tapestry of faith, romance, familial love, and political intrigue. Camden captured the sense of time and place beautifully and filled this story with rich emotions so tangible you feel them yourself. Caroline […]
The Hanger’s Horsemen series started out with a bang! The four equestrians are a band of ex-cavalry soldiers for hire to right wrongs. These honorable men have a secret, though. They have determined to use their guns but not to kill – whenever possible. When one of the four is […]
Davalynn Spencer has a definite way with words! Looking through the quotes I marked as I read has me snickering. And then snickering again as I try to pare these quotes down. It is so HARD to not include each and every one! Flavored with Western expressions, they season the […]