Norman was adorably naive and nerdy! He had a propensity to do math in his head – not only when necessary to calculate something but to calm himself. He didn’t understand social niceties and couldn’t ride a horse – he was indeed terrified of them. This poor man still believed […]
Injured in the Peninsular War, Evan suffers from what we now call PSTD. He has memory loss in addition to the nightmares and other symptoms yet fears being relegated to an asylum if these things became known. This son of a humble minister has a kind heart and yet can’t […]
Isabelle’s past was filled with shame, regret, and sorrow. Sadly, she carried guilt for a crime enacted upon her, not realizing that it didn’t belong to her. Preach was a new man. He had repented of his wild ways and turned his life over to the Lord. Though he still […]
Intrigue and espionage abound in this World War II adventure. Kat, a proper English lady, finds herself in occupied France, living in an apartment paid for by her sister’s lover, a Nazi officer. As she attempts to influence her sister to return home without alienating her, she becomes embroiled in […]
Regina Scott’s books make me happy! I can always count on her to provide a story that is witty, adventurous, and sweetly romantic. James Howland was introduced in The Matchmaker’s Rogue, the first book in the Grace-by-the-Sea series. I love how we get to see a different side of him […]
Moors are mysterious and dangerous and, apparently, the perfect place for a prison. Maggie had let the house at the end of the moor so she could hide from society and the unwelcome attentions of the “gentlemen” who assumed that her profession as an opera singer was an indication her […]
Some memories from my childhood are much clearer than others; accompanied not only by the sights and sounds of the moment but also by the emotions. Waking up to what I thought was an empty house when I was no older than three. The surprise birthday party my parents and […]
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 […]
Selah’s love and care for the slaves on Nevis caused her to propose revolutionary changes, which led to their family being ostracized. She spent time helping the slaves and freedmen on their plantation to learn about the Lord and to better their lot in life. She had a kind heart […]
I love the unusual characters and circumstances in Mary Connealy’s stories! The narrative and conversations are always laced with such humor! There are so many quotable passages it’s difficult to not pick them all! The Nordegren sisters’ unique upbringing and circumstances made them appear quite eccentric to outsiders. Their fear […]