Mary Connealy has a gift for drawing readers into her stories quickly with surprising circumstances and a compelling writing style. Some of the situations in her stories are far-fetched, and yet she makes them work… Falcon is fascinating! I could almost hear his drawl as he narrated his portions of […]
While I’m sad to see the conclusion of the delightful Grace-by-the-Sea series, I was also so glad to see all the loose ends wrapped up. I’ve heard rumors of a new series by the author and that perhaps we won’t be saying goodbye to this hamlet after all, which makes […]
The third book in the Rocky Mountain Revival series, Rocky Mountain Restoration builds on the events of the previous stories. Only it isn’t much-beloved characters reappearing (until the very end). Instead, Snoop and Josephine show up, ready to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting passengers and crew aboard the ship on […]
There is a reason the theme of the prodigal restored is so prevalent in literature. It’s because, if we are honest with ourselves, we all relate so well to the son in need of redemption and restoration. Between the Wild Branches continues Lukio’s story from To Dwell among Cedars. This […]
Oh, wow! Karen Witemeyer has done it again! The Heart’s Charge is an amazing story, filled with compelling danger, bravery in the face of fear, life-changing spiritual lessons, and characters who melted my heart. Though there are many characters with significant roles, it was not difficult to keep track of […]
In all the historical fiction I’ve read, I don’t recall ever reading about a hero who is a dentist or a Lady in Attendance. What a refreshing treat this was! A Lady in Attendance is now my fourth story by Rachel Fordham and she is on my shortlist of authors […]
No Ocean Too Wide left two of the McAlister children in Canada, separated from their family. This was only acceptable because I knew that author Carrie Turansky would be telling the rest of their story soon. Which she has done here in No Journey Too Far. The plight of the […]
What a engaging, mysterious, and wonderfully romantic story! Roseanna M. White has again created a heroine who is intelligent, delightfully socially awkward, and completely relatable in her insecurities and vulnerability. Libby’s love of the natural world had her crawling in the dirt observing, bringing her microscope on her summer trip, […]
Nobody thought Jake was good enough for Liberty – not even Jake himself. I felt very sorry for him as he ached, regretting his carefree and somewhat wild childhood as the consequences followed him into adulthood. Even his Ma had come to expect trouble from him. But he wasn’t a […]
Aaron and Sophia’s story is one tinged with sadness for the things they have lost. And, yet, it is still infused with hope and a touch of humor. If you have read Vying for the Viscount, you may recall Aaron as Hudson’s stable manager. Despite being the older son of […]
How lovely to return to Grace-by-the-Sea, the quaint village in Regency England with the quirky, lovable characters. I have been enjoying this series greatly and was glad to return for more stories of the villagers! Maudie, my favorite character from the series, only had a few cameos. Hester’s young daughter, […]
I was excited to see the start of a new series by Mary Connealy! Her stories are very enjoyable – full of adventure and excitement. Braced for Love was no exception. As I’ve come to expect, this story started with a bang and the situation escalated from there! As did […]