The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This enchanting novel has a classical feel, reminiscent of Victorian tales. The main character’s only desire is to practice medicine in a world open to men alone. Willa finds a way to achieve that goal as a nurse at Crestwicke Manor, a place she has known all her life. This task will test all of her wit and push her faith to another level. She also searches for the owner of a lost love note found inside a desk she acquired years ago. What will Crestwicke Manor hold for her, and will she be the healer it needs?
I recommend this book of depth into the human condition, strength in God, and courage over despair. I received a copy from Net Galley and Revell. I did not gain compensation for this review. All thoughts are my own. #TheLoveNote #NetGalley
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The House on Foster Hill – Mysterious Intrigue!
The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was curious about this book and was not sure if I liked it. I persevered to discover intrigue, suspense, and romance. The further I read, I grew to care about the characters and their dilemmas. The House on Foster Hill contains two story lines about the same home from different periods, the present and the 1800s.
Kaine seriously seeks a new beginning but finds the home she purchased, sight unseen, a dilapidated money pit. It seems her past has followed her across the country and danger lurks in her new surroundings. Will this be her home or should she abandon her refurbishing plans?
Ivy finds a dead girl on the Foster Hill property. What can she do to solve the murder mystery and the obscure home? Who wants her to stop investigating? Are there unknown secrets to uncover?
~I received a copy from Net Galley. I was not compensated for this review. All thoughts are my own.
The Two of Us – Sweet and Real!
The Two of Us by Victoria Bylin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This sweet novel combines deep faith in God, second chances, and family ties. Mia Robinson, an independent woman with a mission to work with an International aid organization receives a disconcerting phone call from her pregnant niece who is planning on eloping. Mia’s life direction changes and she moves to a small town to give support and hopefully wisdom to her cherished relative, Lucy. Lucy is madly in love with Sam, a son of a fallen officer being mentored by Jake Tanner, a former policeman. Mia has been burned by love too many times to consider romance in any shape and Jake figures life will be good if he can make a difference in young men’s lives. Lucy and Sam, at times seem more mature than Mia and Jake but they all have life lessons to learn. God opens doors they do not see and closes doors they think they want just like so many of us.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and was under no obligation to post anything but my honest review which I have done.
Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A delightful novel about a woman working on a telegraph transition line station in a small town. Grace believes she will be hunted down by the same men who killed her father so she is hiding out and laying low. She begins after hours’ transmissions with a mysterious telegrapher and they become companions. Humorous happenings occur in this female only berg, Harper’s Station. Characters learn to trust God in this great read that will take you away for a few hours.
I won this book through a book giveaway opportunity on Rel Mollet’s website who is a book reveiwer and offers author services. Thank you! The opinions offered here in my review were my own and I was not asked to do a review.
Summer on Sunset Ridge – Fascinating and Absorbing!
Summer on Sunset Ridge by Sharlene MacLaren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rebecca Albright, lives on her Quaker family’s farm near Philadelphia during a tumultuous time as the Civil War is brewing. Through circumstances she created her father demands that she nurse the man who he shot back to health. When the man becomes conscious they discover he has amnesia. The family’s only course of action is to help him recover, gain his strength, and hopefully regain his memory so he can return from wherever he came from. Rebecca is quite reluctant and wants nothing to do with him accept to dress his wounds and feed him. She struggles with how her faith fits in with the slavery issue, how she as a woman can assist in the Underground Railroad, and also, keep from involving her emotions with this unknown man under her care. Does God have plans for her? It seems He does but she will need to trust him on Sunset Ridge. I really enjoyed this novel by Sharlene MacLaren!
I received a copy from the The Book Club Network and the author. All thoughts are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
The Romantic Ruse – Full of Twists and Turns!
The Romantic Ruse: Hunter’s Grove- Book 1 by Barbara Goss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Romantic Ruse had me guessing through the whole book. I expected a character to do an action and then I turned the page to find I was clearly wrong. Then the story would take a different twist. I enjoyed the surprises though.
Lily starts all of this by masquerading as her friend traveling to Kansas to marry a rancher. She learns her lesson by all the dangers she encounters. She is quite a spunky gal but will she decide to trust God to help her out of her troubles and into the arms of the man she loves?
I received a copy of The Romantic Ruse: Hunter’s Grove – Book 1 from the author by agreeing to read and honestly review her book. Thank you, Barbara Goss!
Anchor in The Storm – Captivating!
Anchor in the Storm by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Anchor in the Storm is the second book in the Waves of Freedom series by Sarah Sundin. I enjoyed discovering what happened to the characters from her first book. In this one, Lillian Avery makes her mark as a female pharmacist and has a physical handicap causing some to doubt her efficiency and ability to do her job. She’s a maverick in her family and sets high standards for herself. When she meets her brother’s friend and co-officer, Archer Vandenberg, she sees a man with an ego and his nose in the air. Archer is mending his heart and psyche with no room for anyone in his life. His naval career remains important even though he is struggling with fears from a previous bombing on his ship. The two have many obstacles to overcome as they make their way through the changes the war brings. In the midst of their dilemmas, people around them are being killed mysteriously. Suspense, faith, and romance bring this novel together in a delicious way. I highly respect the research the author has done to make this novel authentic to the World War II period. In fact, Sarah Sundin has several series set in this time in history so check them out. I was captivated from the moment I started reading and hope you will put this book on your “to be read” list!
I received a copy of Anchor in the Storm from NetGalley for my honest review.
Treasures of Her Heart is a Treasure to Read!
Treasures of Her Heart by Gail Gaymer Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Treasures of Her Heart gives you so much; romance, mystery, suspense, faith, and family loyalty. Nikki’s life is smooth sailing. Then she realizes she’s tired of traveling even with the big bucks coming in. Her Aunt Winnie’s health is waning but has an antique business about 300 miles away. Could Nikki exchange her life in Detroit for small town living? Would she miss her parents and her dear friend, Rob? In her 30s, Nikki moves on to help her aunt and try her hand in a whole different environment. When she arrives several situations hit her in the face. Her aunt’s money is gone, back taxes on her aunt’s property haven’t been paid in over three years, and a young man, Joel has made deep inroads in her aunt’s heart. How will Nikki handle what has landed in her lap? What will she do with her feelings for Rob now that she has left him behind? Why is Joel coming on to her? Does she wish she could return to her safe cocoon back home? Will her faith remain strong? And now, where is home? The answers to these questions will be found by the end of this book. Twists, turns, and surprises await the reader as the characters deal with many dilemmas. Gail Gaymer Martin will keep you reading!
I received this book from the author for an honest review which I have given.
Fur Elise – Captivating!
Fur Elise by Peggy Sue Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This enchanting book has diverse characters and interests. Taken in by the storyline surrounding Michael, a military trained rescue personnel as he discovers betrayal from those he had trusted, kept me reading on. Now he finds a new life to restore and recoup landing on an island and renting a cottage from a mysterious young woman, Elise. She is ensconced in the world of art and music passionately trying to save her parents’ legacy. Michael’s faith sees him through several harrowing escapades. Their lives eventually intertwine as Michael gets pulled into rescuing a senator’s daughter. Romance, suspense, and a hurricane hit the beautiful, tropical island and each person has decisions to make and dreams to fill.
I highly recommend Fur Elise.
I received a copy of this book from The Bookclub Network and have given my honest review.
Deceived by Irene Hannon Full of Suspense and Intrigue!
Deceived by Irene Hannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Irene Hannon delivers a fantastic suspense novel with Deceived! I was drawn into this read immediately and could not stop until the end. Kate Marshall thinks she has moved on with her life after a tragedy three years ago. She finds fulfillment in her job in a new city and has a routine. Then, she sees a little boy on an escalator at the shopping mall who looks exactly like her son; her son, who was never found after a boating accident on a lake in New York. He turned around and looked at her, too. How could it be? What should she do now? Her sleep won’t let her forget his face. The police had shut the case. Would they take her seriously, now? She chooses a private investigator. Will Connor believe her? Will he think she is crazy? Kate must rely on her faith as this is the biggest challenge she has ever faced.
The book flows with intrigue, surprise, and even romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend Deceived by Irene Hannon. It is one of her Private Justice novels.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley for my honest opinion.