Publisher: Barbour Books
The Red Ribbon by Pepper D. Basham – Book Review
When a beloved author writes a in new genre, one that is a departure from what I have come to expect, I normally just get excited and dive right in. At least I have until recently. The True Colors series by Barbour is one that has me hesitating. These are […]
The Soldier’s Lady by Susanne Dietze, Janette Foreman, Gabrielle Meyer, and Lorna Seilstad – Book Review
I had just finished reading the Love’s Pure Light collection with a story by Susanne Dietze. I enjoyed it and quickly signed up for her newsletter and discovered this newly released collection with a story by her as well. So, of course, I grabbed a copy of The Soldier’s Lady. […]
A Joyful Christmas by Cynthia Hickey, Liz Johnson, Vickie McDonough, Liz Tolsma, Carrie Turansky, Erica Vetsch – Book Review
Today I’m featuring another Christmas story. Yes, it’s that time of year already! At least where books are concerned. All the stories take place in the United States. Two take place during the Civil War, and several take place in the Midwest after the war. While each one touches on […]
Love’s Pure Light by Susanne Dietze, Shannon McNear, Deborah Raney, Janine Rosche – Book Review
Each of the stories in this Christmas Anthology is delightful! I have been familiar with the works of all the authors except Susanne Dietze and was glad for the opportunity to get to know and enjoy her writing as well. Some time had passed between the time I read the […]
Imagine… The Tower Rising by Matt Koceich – Book Review, Preview
When I saw this book available for review, I was intrigued. There are not many stories about the Tower of Babel, and especially not for kids. There is high adventure as Bella and her new friend, Zion race to the top of the tower, chased by wolves and an evil […]
The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep – Book Review, Preview
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 […]
The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear – Book Review, Preview
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 […]
The Rebel Bride by Shannon McNear – Book Review, Preview
Wow! Shannon McNear taught me so much about the Civil War in this story, though it only encompassed several months of that terrible time in history. As I read the introduction and the author’s thoughts about writing this story, how she selected a middle-class family instead of one living on […]
Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep – Book Review, Preview
I have read numerous books by Michelle Griep, including A Tale of Two Hearts, which is included here. Seeing her name on a book, I always know it will be reading. Two common threads run through the stories. The “Second Chance Coin” which the bearers discover […]
Cameo Courtships by Susanne Dietze, Debra E. Marvin, Jennifer Uhlarik, Kathleen Y’Barbo – Book Spotlight, Preview
Today I’m spotlighting a collection of stories that are tied together by a cameo gifted by Queen Victoria. The stories sound interesting and so I am sharing this collection with you. As a side note, author Debra E. Marvin, who has a story featured in this collection, will be sharing […]
The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep – Book Review, Preview
It seems like each time I begin reading a book by Michelle Griep, I quickly find a huge smile on my face from the colorful descriptions and fascinating language. Then I start frantically marking passages to quote and get so caught up in the narrative I realize that I missed […]