My knowledge of American history is lacking because I don’t remember learning anything about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. So it was interesting to find out about the colonists who disappeared with no ability to trace what happened to them through Elinor, though I realize that everything in this story […]
Broken Together was a marvelous story and a difficult story all wrapped into one. It is hard-hitting and doesn’t sugar-coat the difficulties that imprisonment causes – especially for believers – even when the prisoner is innocent. And, yet, despite the difficulties, hope shines through as Chad and Jenn cling tightly […]
Having read a few stories by Eleanor Bertin over the past couple of years, I’ve seen that she is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects! Not only does she face them head-on, but she does so with aplomb and a strong Christian perspective. Flame of Mercy speaks of the tragedy […]
Return to Silver Bay is the first Lara Van Hulzen story I’ve read. Maggie’s world turned upside down when she discovered letters written to her now-deceased mother. Letters hinting at a secret, which leads her to talk to the town eccentric. I loved how Maggie’s perception changed as she was […]
As it has the last two years, The Mosaic Collection is again releasing a Christmas anthology, The Heart of Christmas. This year some new authors complement the collection, along with some of my favorites. Star Light by Sara Davison wowed me! Even though I knew I was in for a […]
Character is often revealed through the trials we face. And this was true of Darcy as she dealt with huge disappointments in her life. Her year-long mission trip – canceled at the last minute. Her parents divorced unexpectedly. Her mom was dating and acting like Darcy should be her confidant […]
Words fail to adequately express my riotous emotions while reading Yours is the Night. However, I will attempt to do justice to this hauntingly beautiful tribute to the men who sacrificed so much in the Great War. It is one of the best stories I’ve read. I could tell from […]
The Drowning of Corinne Porter combines action, suspense, and personal conflict as Annalise and Zach are once again faced with a missing-persons case. Only, this time around, all they have to go on is a body which is no longer where the witness found it… Things move quickly as their […]
The perfect length for reading on a lazy Saturday, Aftermath blends suspense, faith, and romance into a story I didn’t want to put down. Told from the perspectives of four people whose lives were rocked by an explosion at the political rally Dustin was framed for, the story held its […]
Having read and enjoyed other stories by Laurel Blount, I was curious to see what her Amish fiction would be like. I was delighted to discover an intriguing plot rich with deep concerns of the heart, such as grief, fear, and trust. Joseph was a very godly man, full of […]
It is easy to trust in God’s goodness and love when things go well but it can be so very difficult when they don’t. In Stubborn Love, Jennifer Rodewald explores how tragedy and loss can drive a man with faith to doubt everything he had believed in a tender and […]
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Billy’s acting technique! It was fascinating to be inside his head as he went through various scenes – including one where he was falling in love. It would have been great to see the movie he made! Mimi was a little harder for me to […]