Tag: Marriage of Convenience
Everything Behind Us by Jennifer Rodewald – Book Review
Full of rich emotions and characters of depth, Everything Behind Us shows what can happen when we surrender fully to God’s will and do what He directs us to do; what we know is right, even when it is the most difficult choice. When all of Connor’s family discouraged him […]
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 […]
The Heiress’s Convenient Husband by Regina Scott – Book Review, Preview
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 […]
Claiming Canaan by Barbara Britton – Book Review, Preview
It is hard to imagine what it would have been like for the Israelites moving into the land of Israel, populating it near the remnant of the people they had conquered. In fact, I have never even really considered what that would have been like. Until now. In this conclusion […]
Marry Me by Autumn Macarthur – Book Review
Modern-day marriages of convenience seem so far-fetched to me! And yet, if I believe the books I read, there are all kinds of situations in which they make sense. And somehow, Autumn MacArthur has come up with a scenario that is one I’ve never heard before and it works. Don’t […]
The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin – Book Review, Preview
I’ve been looking forward to reading The Land Beneath Us, but now that I’ve finished, I’m a little sad this wonderful series has concluded. So now that I know how things worked out – I’m so glad!! It was the perfect conclusion. I even got teary at the end. I […]
The Forever Sky by Janalyn Voigt – Book Review, Preview
Full of beautiful imagery, The Forever Sky had me experiencing the Old West personally. From the sights and sounds of Montana to the deep emotions each character felt, they were brought to life in this fascinating story. I loved the description of the unusually colored woodpecker – it was so […]
Practically Married by Karin Beery – Book Review, Preview
It is fun to read modern-day marriage of convenience stories. It is obvious what could have motivated a couple to marry without being in love a hundred or more years ago, but today? Why would anyone do that? Part of what makes Practically Married fun is that with the same […]
Love Protects by Julia David – Book Review, Preview
Author Julia David tackles difficult topics in her Leaving Lennhurst series. In Love Protects, after being abused and cheated on, Anna has been thrown out of her home. Will has endured prejudice because of his Native American heritage and is burdened with the care of his younger siblings, including a sister, […]
Married to a Stranger by Laura V. Hilton – Book Review, Preview
Has someone you love ever accused of something terrible? And nothing you say can change their mind? Bethel’s situation is exactly that. As a result she is shipped off and married to a man she had never met! My heart went out to her as she felt rejected by her […]
More Than Words Can Say by Karen Witemeyer – Book Review, Preview
This year, while reading the various accounts of King David in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, it occurred to me that it is very likely when he received the message from Bathsheba that she was pregnant, he became afraid. Terrified, even. If you look at his character up […]