Tag: Orphan
To Steal a Heart by Jen Turano – Book Review
New York. The Gilded Age. Best friends separated in their youth… Nicholas had gone from life as a thief to being accepted as one of the most eligible gentlemen of society’s Four Hundred. And Gabriella had gone from thief to orphanage to respectable seamstress. And novice detective – or inquiry […]
The Amish Christmas Gift by Laura V. Hilton – Book Review
Elsie’s inability to keep a job was quite humorous. She was, apparently, a bit of a klutz. And too nice to not be taken advantage of. And didn’t know much about things you aren’t supposed to put in a microwave… Despite her seeming lack of marketable talent, Elsie’s heart was […]
Finding Wings and Chasing Dreams by Deborah Raney – Book Review
When I saw that Finding Wings was going to be released, I realized that I hadn’t yet read Chasing Dreams, the second book in the Chandler Sisters series. These stories build on each other, so I grabbed a copy of it and therefore today you get a bonus, two reviews […]
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 & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch – Book Review
I’m always on the lookout for new-to-me authors and especially new-to-me young adult authors. When I first saw Love & Olives by Jenna Evans Welch (releasing November 2020), I was intrigued. So I hurried to my library website to see if any of her other books were available. They were. […]
What Momma Left Behind by Cindy K. Sproles – Book Review, Preview
I was a little in awe of the way the author maintained the voice of Worie in her speech and her thoughts throughout the story! Narrated in the first person, the entire story was told with an Appalachian accent. I have not often seen this done – it certainly worked […]
The Damsel’s Intent by Mary Davis – Book Review, Preview
While not a completely new concept – the woman who grew up away from civilization – Mary Davis makes it fresh and new in The Damsel’s Intent. I really appreciated that she didn’t make Nicole out to be completely inept and unable to fit into society because of her isolation. […]
Yours, Mine, & Forever by Joanne Markey – Book Review, Preview
This was a fun series from a new-to-me author. I really liked the way the author spent plenty of time on each scene, developing it well and letting it come to its natural conclusion. There was plenty of time for real-life to take place. Norah was caught completely off guard […]
Finding the Road Home by Tina Radcliffe – Book Review
Finding the Road Home simply made me smile! It is everything a sweet romance should be. Heart-warming. Funny. Sweet. Add just a pinch of conflict and there you have it! I loved Mitch! This cowboy-police chief had sacrificed himself to raise his five younger siblings when their mom died and […]
A Rancher to Trust by Laurel Blount – Book Review, Preview
The problem with reforming is that very few people believe you have changed. It is so hard to overcome prejudices, especially when they were well earned. Dan had a reputation as a teenager which was partly earned and partly inherited. So when he left Pine Valley, he planned on it […]
The Major’s Daughter by Regina Jennings – Book Review, Preview
What a delightful story! I have been loving these Fort Reno books. They are my favorite kind of historicals – those that are jam-packed with historical facts surrounded by an engaging romance. I’ve seen movies about the Oklahoma Land Rush and have been fascinated seeing the motivations of the various […]