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It's Release Day for Connilyn Cossette's Splendor of the Land, book three in The King's Men series.
Available to purchase at the following online retailers:
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3.05.2025
Shattered Sanctuary ~ Review
Shattered Sanctuary
The Erin Delaney Mysteries #1
By Nancy Mehl
Erin Delaney has cut herself off from everyone who she used to know. Guilt and PTSD have controlled her since an on-the-job incident changed her life. She's now a former police officer and a best-selling author. But joy is missing and hope is nonexistent. When her online friend, Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, invites her to spend time at a secluded cabin, Erin doesn't jump at the chance, but she does agree to come.
The cabin is secluded and has a somewhat disturbing past, a past that makes for some unsettling moments which add to the suspense. But the real problem comes when Erin and Kaely are drawn into a case involving a potential serial killer. Rest and relaxation and deep discussions are no longer their only focus.
At the behest of local police chief Adrian Nightengale, Erin and Kaely put their skills to work. Can they stop a killer before he, or she, strikes again? Their lives and the community of Sanctuary depend on them outsmarting the killer.
This is the first book in the Erin Delaney Mystery series, and it is packed full of suspense. With a winter storm bearing down on them, time is a luxury they don't have. There are some difficult issues that are tackled in this book, but they are handled in a compassionate manner. Hurting people need to heal, and sometimes it isn't easy for them to ask for or accept help. Excellent reading and I look forward to the next book in the series.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book:
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre: Christian Mystery and Suspense Romance
When she finally finds peace, she must confront her tragic past to stop a serial killer.
Grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life, ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds solace in the tranquility of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains. But her restful stay is shattered when cries pierce the night, hinting at a lurking presence haunting the woods. When local police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a carefully arranged murder scene, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As they delve into the investigation, Erin’s intuition reveals chilling truths about the killer’s motives and strategically perfected methods.
Joined by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop the merciless serial killer, but also confronts the revived ghosts of her past. In a race against time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmaneuvering a cunning killer or risk becoming the next victim in this deadly game of cat and mouse.
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11.17.2024
An Honorable Deception ~ Review
The Imposters #3
By Roseanna M. White
This was such a good read. I loved finally getting Yates's story, and as an added bonus, we got more of Lavinia. But in between and all around it, we have a bigger story. A story that has serious implications throughout the nobility.
The Imposters receive a plea for help. Lady Alethia Barremore's former Indian nanny has disappeared. Worse, an acquaintance who had information has gone missing. Then, someone attacks Alethia just following her meeting with Yates, leaving her to die.
Yes, the Imposters have a case before them—a case that has potentially far-reaching consequences and paints some of the nobility in a less-than-stellar light. When Lavinia stumbles upon her dear friends' long-kept secret, though, she offers to help as Marigold and Gemma's participation is limited.
This is the final book in The Imposters series and, in my opinion, the best. It was interesting how the past had to be confronted in this book. For several of the characters it was distorting their perceptions of themselves and keeping them from the futures they were being offered. I think my favorite part was when some of my favorite characters from the author's previous series made an appearance. This was overall a good book that touched on some serious concerns. I think this book reads better when read in series order, though you could read and enjoy it as a standalone title.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book:
As the leader of elite private investigative firm the Imposters, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon dangerous secrets.
Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects there's more to her oldest friends than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. Happy as she is for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing to bring laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the bad side of her best friend, his sister.
Tormented by a past that she doesn't dare to voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the darkest of society's secrets, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia soon learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . and truth isn't always honorable.
Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects there's more to her oldest friends than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. Happy as she is for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing to bring laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the bad side of her best friend, his sister.
Tormented by a past that she doesn't dare to voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the darkest of society's secrets, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia soon learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . and truth isn't always honorable.
11.12.2024
Across the Ages ~ Review
One woman. Two separate lifetimes. A life-altering decision that could reshape her destiny.
This series has an intriguing premise: there are people among us who live in a second time period. Going to sleep finds you living your second life. You don't dream; you live.
In Across the Ages, Caroline dwells in 1727 and 1927. In both, she seeks answers about the "curse" she was born with. Could the answers she seeks come from the mother who abandoned her as a baby?
When a series uses a unique split-time scenario, such as this one, one would think it would become stale, but each time, it comes across as fresh and new. And with pirates in one timeline and gangsters in another, it is not boring.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Purchase at:
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Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Series: Timeless #4
Release Date: November 5, 2024
Genre: Christian Historical Time-Travel Romance Fiction
Caroline holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the Bahamas, her mother’s last known location, where she crosses paths with a ruthless but handsome pirate and is caught in a web of secrets, deception, and unexpected alliances.
In 1927 St. Paul, Minnesota, Caroline grapples with her other life as the daughter of a renowned preacher. Her two older brothers have fallen prey to the corruption rampant during Prohibition, and Caroline struggles to keep their involvement hidden to save her father’s career. As her search for answers about her time-crossing leads her to the dangerous yet exciting world of speakeasies, Caroline enlists the help of a childhood friend who is now a police officer. But with her family’s future at risk and their loyalties tested, Caroline faces a life-altering decision that could reshape her destiny.
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9.03.2024
A Token of Love ~ Review and IG Giveaway
By Carrie Turansky
A Token of Love is a standalone title and a perfect introduction for anyone who has never read Carrie Turansky's work. It is a split-time story centered around London's Foundling Hospital. The two stories are over a hundred years apart, set in 1885 and 2023.
In 1885, Lillian Freemont has been championing the cause of women and their need for education and respectable, well-paying employment. When she learns that her niece was placed in the Foundling Hospital, she attempts to reclaim her. But lies and secrecy have hidden the truth of Alice's whereabouts. And what Lillian learns is more than a little alarming and she needs help. And the help she gets is from investigative reporter Matthew McGiven who just happens to be investigating missing young women.
In 2023, Janelle Spencer is acting director of the Foundling Museum having to work with a filmmaker hired to create a documentary of the museum's history. Jonas Conrad is determined to make the best film he can, his future depends on its success. But when his research leads to some unsettling history it could derail the entire project and hurt the museum.
Jenelle and Jonas then conduct more extensive research into the history of the Foundling Hospital and here is where our two stories come together. Alice's story is at the heart of everything, and it is an interesting story. And with everything there are two sides to every story that drive it forward and the author does a wonderful job bringing it to life in both time periods. This is a search for truth and justice.
This book will appeal to those who enjoy Historical Fiction, Victorian-Era Fiction, Split-time Fiction, or a mystery.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Be sure to enter the giveaway on Instagram!
About the Book:
Separated by centuries, the lives of two women intertwine through their shared pursuit of love, truth, and justice.
In 1885 London, Lillian Freemont embarks on a treacherous journey to reunite with her long-lost niece, Alice, who was abandoned at the Foundling Hospital eight years ago. Fueled by her sister's plea and armed with the gold token that identifies her niece, Lillian teams up with investigative reporter Matthew McGivern to expose the grim reality of the shadowed streets of London. As Lillian and Matthew unravel the mystery of Alice's disappearance, their partnership blossoms into one of shared purpose and undeniable attraction.
In present-day London, Janelle Spencer finds herself unexpectedly running the Foundling Museum. When filmmaker Jonas Conrad arrives to document the museum's history, their collaboration takes a surprising turn as they uncover articles from the past that shed light on a haunting connection to the present. As Janelle becomes caught between exposing the truth and protecting the museum's reputation, she must decide if she can risk everything for what she believes.
About the Author:
Learn more at carrieturansky.com.
8.18.2024
Shield of the Mighty ~ Review
The King's Men #2
By Connilyn Cossette
Zevi's whole life is focused on serving as a soldier and getting vengeance on the Philistines. He's never forgiven them for the pain they put him through. Rather ironic as the man he calls father is a Philistine, but it is what it is. And now he is returning to the town that sent him away as a child - Maresha. He needs to convince to supply men to serve in King Saul's army and to supply skilled workers for Saul's court.
Maresha has suffered loss as men lose their lives in service to a king they don't accept. Yochana lost her husband mere months after they were wed. She is no fan of a king who would squander the lives of his men, and she has no intention of using her skills as a perfumer in his court. And she'll gladly see Saul's recruiters gone.
But when events force Zevi and Yochana to see events from a different perspective, the Lord might give them peace and new beginnings more than they ever expected. But they must both let go of the resentments they stubbornly cling to.
This is a fascinating step back in time that doesn't rely on gimmicks to hold one's attention but on research and attention to detail. Both characters have compelling stories that elicit sympathy, and their growth moves the story forward. The story, though the second in the series, is complete and does not leave one hanging waiting for what comes next. This an excellent read and one I highly recommend.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book:
Captured by the Philistines as a young boy, Zevi
has grown into a formidable warrior. As a captain in King Saul's army,
he is assigned a crucial mission: Recruit soldiers, gather tribute for
the royal coffers, and find talented artisans for the king's court. But
when he is sent to Maresha, the town he was forced to leave as a child,
he faces a startling truth--the elder council rejects King Saul and his
campaign against their enemies.
Yochana, a widow and skilled
woman of business, is captivated by a stranger who enters her perfume
shop. Upon discovering he is not only a soldier but a captain
responsible for enlisting young men to die in battle, fury and pain from
her past loss resurfaces, threatening to consume her. But when Zevi's
actions in Maresha entangle Yochana in his radical scheme, they're
forced to confront present dangers and past scars.
Embark on a
journey through ancient Israel with bestselling and award-winning author
Connilyn Cossette in this exhilarating tale of vengeance, justice, and
healing.
8.08.2024
Saved By the Matchmaker ~ Review
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A Shanahan Match #2
By Jody Hedlund
Enya Shanahan thought she was marrying the love of her life, but once the vows were said his true character and motivations were revealed. He was after her family's money. Now he's gone and her father will do whatever he can to prevent the family name being dragged into further scandal. And that means the first man in need of the local matchmaker is about to become husband number two. Ouch, thanks Daddy!
Sullivan O'Brien knows his only attraction is his family's name and there wealth. His injures have left him scarred both inwardly and outwardly. But the matchmaker he employs to find him a last minute bride knows he can find Sullivan the perfect bride. One can only hope.
To the surprise of both Enya and Sullivan they are the perfect match for one another, at least in the eyes of Bellamy McKenna. The way forward won't be easy as each is holding tight to their past and the pain it has brought into their lives. And there are secrets just waiting to be discovered and dangers that threaten to destroy them.
Saved by the Matchmaker is the second book in the Shanahan Match series and I have to admit I like it better than the first book. The romance factor is turned down in this one which is more to my reading tastes. I enjoyed learning about the historical aspects of steamboats and how they were an important part of life for those living along the Mississippi River. The dangers involved in this way of life are also explored.
Slavery is touched on in this book and the cruel relentlessness of those unwilling to allow a slave to seek their freedom. This is actually a thread that Enya and Sullivan have in common though they are unaware of just how important this turns out being in their lives. One that also threatens their future.
Overall this was a fairly good read. It deals with the consequences of making decisions and how important listening to the insights others may have. Rash decisions can be our undoing and leave us with regrets.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest review. All thoughts expressed are my own.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
After
her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web
of scandal and obligation while carrying
a secret that threatens to shatter her family's reputation. Determined
to find a suitable marriage for Enya, her father turns to a wily matchmaker to save them from their circumstances.
Sullivan O'Brien, a steamboat captain committed to aiding enslaved
people on their path to freedom, is faced with an ultimatum from his
father. Forced to marry or lose his livelihood, a marriage of
convenience seems to be the only solution. As he and Enya face
the trials of their pasts and a city consumed
by fire, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust in
love, even when darkness threatens to engulf them.
AUTHOR BIO
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Jody Hedlund (JodyHedlund.com) is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels and is the winner of numerous awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle.
8.06.2024
Release Day for Saved By the Matchmaker
Today is the Release Day for
Jody Hedlund's
Saved By the Matchmaker
BOOK DESCRIPTION
After
her annulment is finalized, Enya Shanahan finds herself caught in a web
of scandal and obligation while carrying
a secret that threatens to shatter her family's reputation. Determined
to find a suitable marriage for Enya, her father turns to a wily matchmaker to save them from their circumstances.
Sullivan O'Brien, a steamboat captain committed to aiding enslaved
people on their path to freedom, is faced with an ultimatum from his
father. Forced to marry or lose his livelihood, a marriage of
convenience seems to be the only solution. As he and Enya face
the trials of their pasts and a city consumed
by fire, they must confront their deepest fears and learn to trust in
love, even when darkness threatens to engulf them.
AUTHOR BIO
Jody Hedlund (JodyHedlund.com) is the bestselling author of more than fifty novels and is the winner of numerous awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle.7.31.2024
The Sisters of Corinth ~ Review
The Emissaries #2
By Angela Hunt
This is an interesting read. In this book we are taken to first century Corinth to the home of Narkis Ligus, who is Chief Magistrate. Narkis's home is a blended one and an example of the admonitions about an unequally yoked marriage as he and his daughter, Prima worship the gods of Rome, while his wife, Hester and step-daughter, Mariana worship the Jewish prophet Yeshua.
This is a story that finds the faith that Hester and Mariana claim to be facing opposition from the Roman Empire, an empire threatened by the love and devotion that the followers of Yeshua don't offer to Rome. Meanwhile the home life of these women mirrors the growing threat as Prima's jealousy and dislike drives her to greater status through a marriage to the local governor's son. And when Prima's hopes are thwarted, well let's just say she is nasty in her dealings to make those in her way pay.
It is interesting watching as these two "sisters" take different paths in life and see the resulting aftermath of their choices. Hope and despair ; love and hate.
This is the second book in The Emissaries series. Now I will admit I did not know this was the second book in the series and I had no problem getting into the story from the beginning. So don't let that 2 scare you away if you haven't read book one. This was a good book but also sad as one sees the results of Prima's choices, choices made out of jealousy. Highly recommend to those looking for historical fiction about the First Century Church.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book:
When the new provincial governor arrives in Corinth, the esteemed
Chief Magistrate Narkis Ligus, father to Mariana and Prima, is
delighted. He sees a golden opportunity to propel himself to greater
power and fortune by uniting his and the governor's households through
the marriage of one of his beautiful unwed daughters to the governor's
firstborn son.
Yet complications quickly arise in Narkis's own family. Mariana, his stepdaughter, holds steadfast faith in Yeshua, rendering her hesitant to marry a man devoted to the Roman gods, despite Narkis's urging. On the other hand, Prima, his daughter by birth, yearns for a life of wealth and status and is willing to go to great lengths to secure a marriage that fulfills her desires--even if it means betraying Mariana to do so.
Yet complications quickly arise in Narkis's own family. Mariana, his stepdaughter, holds steadfast faith in Yeshua, rendering her hesitant to marry a man devoted to the Roman gods, despite Narkis's urging. On the other hand, Prima, his daughter by birth, yearns for a life of wealth and status and is willing to go to great lengths to secure a marriage that fulfills her desires--even if it means betraying Mariana to do so.
7.19.2024
Meeting Her Match ~ Review
The Matchmakers #3
By Jen Turano
Miss
Camilla Pierpont has a most perplexing morning when she narrowly escapes an abduction attempt. Unfortunately for Mr. Owen Chesterfield, she mistakes him, during a rather humorous exchange for one of the attempted abductees.
Owen just can't understand how his polite exchange with Camilla annoys her so much. He is, after all, very complimentary But not to Camilla's way of thinking. But his request for help in taming his younger sister into a society-type of lady couldn't come at a better time as danger is afoot within her normal sphere of influence. She's always up for a challenge and this one a doozy.
Luella Chesterfield has not only had her heart broken, but thoroughly trodden upon and shoved back at her. And she is in need of Camilla's excellent skills when it comes to making a favorable impression on anyone.
This nook is the third in The Matchmakers series and it is a lighthearted read in spite of the kidnapping attempts and the slights Luella gets thanks to an awkward feud between the local families that she is caught in the middle of. And the ending is not to be missed - I get Beverly Hillbilly vibes when reading it.
Jen Turano gives Historical Fiction a fun and enjoyable lighthearted twist that is sure to lift your mood with just one chapter. Meeting Her Match is a not to be missed read that can be read as a standalone title if you have not read the previous titles in the series.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Miss
Camilla Pierpont, a renowned matchmaker and influential member of the
New York Four Hundred, has vowed never
to marry after suffering a devastating heartbreak during her debut
years ago. However, when she is nearly abducted along the Hudson River,
she finds herself rescued by an annoyingly outspoken, albeit
fascinating, gentleman who challenges her in a manner she
wasn't expecting.
After learning that Camilla Pierpont has enjoyed success with taking
wayward young ladies in hand, Mr. Owen Chesterfield travels to the
Hudson River Valley determined to convince Camilla to sponsor his
sister, who is in desperate need of social rehabilitation.
Knowing her life is in danger, Camilla agrees to Owen's proposition and
travels with him to West Virginia, finding herself charmed by the
less-than-formal attitude of his small hometown, as well as by Owen
himself. But danger waits in the shadows, disrupting
what she knows would be the most spectacular match she's ever made--her
own.
AUTHOR BIO
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Readers can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and at JenTurano.com.
6.25.2024
Born of Gilded Mountains ~ Review
Born of Gilded Mountains
By Amanda Dykes
This is an interesting book. It mixes the past with the present, with the present being 1948. In 1928, Marybeth Spatts and Rusty Bright became penpals and best friends. Over the years, Rusty shared the world she lived in through those letters, letters that shared loss, joys, and the everyday living that was to be had in Mercy Peak. But she also shared about a mystery and a promise that was at the heart of the mountain and the community.
When Mercy Windsor gets caught in a Hollywood snafu, she decides to finally fulfill her promise to her best friend and to reclaim the person she used to be. But to do so, she'll need to uncover the truths long buried. Secrets have held Mercy Peak in its grasp, shaping it in ways no one expected. And it is in this world that Mercy (aka Marybeth) finds herself now, hoping to call it home.
I loved how the author presented the story by blending the letters between the girls with story elements, interviews, newspaper articles, and scripts. This made for an engaging read, especially with the mystery that is woven into it. There are a couple of mysteries, one of which is the scandal that destroyed Mercy's career. Then, there is the question of what was found all those years ago on Mercy Peak that changed the community. And one mustn't forget a missing train.
I highly recommend this book. Its unique flavor is perfect for a long, hot summer weekend.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Be sure to check out my interview with Amanda Dykes and enter the book giveaway.
About the Book:
When newcomer Mercy Windsor arrives in Mercy Peak in 1948 after a scandal shatters her gilded world as Hollywood's beloved leading lady, she is determined to forge a new life in obscurity in this time-forgotten Colorado haven. She purchases Wildwood--an abandoned estate with a haunting history--and begins to restore it to its former glory.
But as she does, her every move tugs at the threads of that mountain's lore, unearthing what became of her long-lost pen pal, Rusty Bright, and the whereabouts of the infamous Galloping Goose Engine No. 8, which vanished years ago, along with the mailbag it carried, whose contents could change the course of countless lives. Not to mention another fabled treasure that--if found--could right so many wrongs.
Among the towering mountains that stand as silent witnesses, the ghosts of the past entangle with the courage of the present to find a place where healing, friendship, and hope can abide amid a world forever changed.
AUTHOR BIO:
Find her online at AmandaDykes.com.
6.24.2024
Rocky Mountain Journey ~ Review
Sisters of the Rockies #3
By Misty M. Beller
Narrated by Pilar Witherspoon
Faith Collins is tired of her older sisters putting the search for Steps Right off until the time is right. But Faith can't keep putting off her father's dying request. She has to return the beaded necklace to the woman who saved her father's life all those years ago. Faith has a plan to search for Steps Right now rather than at some unknown future time.
Grant Allen has been searching for his younger brother, Will. Years ago, they were separated when their parents died, but he finally has a place to look. Even better, a group of trappers is willing to help him get where he needs to go in exchange for some work on the way. When Grant notices someone who seems familiar, he's not sure who it is or even where he saw the person before, not until they are well on their way. But when he does, he knows he needs to protect Faith.
As Grant and Faith join together in their searches to fulfill promises they made, they find danger following them. The question is who is following them and why. Are they both the target? Or just one of them?
This is the third and final book in the Sisters of the Rockies series, which follows the Collins sisters, who moved from Virginia to the Rockies in the hopes of fulfilling their promise to fulfill their father's dying wish. In my opinion, this book reads better if one has read the previous books in the series, not that you can't enjoy it without reading them.
In addition to reading this book, I enjoyed it as an audiobook. Pilar Witherspoon's narration is well presented and brings the story out in an easy-to-follow reading. The story has good pacing, and the characters are distinguishable in her telling. No matter how you enjoy this book, it makes a great weekend read or weekday commute listen. I highly recommend it to fans of historical fiction.
I was provided a complimentary print copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
About the Book
Masquerading as a man, Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father's life. She joins a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith's identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined.
Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother, who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he unites with a group of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother's location. Soon, Grant realizes there's a woman hiding among the men, and he's determined to find out who she is, what she's hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men.
In this rousing conclusion to her Sisters of the Rockies series, Misty M. Beller embarks on an adventurous journey where loyalty, love, and sacrifice intertwine amid the unforgiving frontier.
AUTHOR BIO
USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller (MistyMBeller.com) writes romantic mountain stories set on the 1800s frontier and woven through with the truth of God's love. Her Southern roots run deep, and she lives in South Carolina with her husband and children.
6.17.2024
Rocky Mountain Journey Instagram Giveaway
Go to my Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8TmdJ0um6Y/ and follow the entry requirements. And good luck!
Here is a bit about the book, which will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18, 2024:
Masquerading as a man, Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father's life. She joins a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith's identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined.Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother, who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he unites with a group of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother's location. Soon Grant realizes there's a woman hiding among the men, and he's determined to find out who she is, what she's hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men.
In this rousing conclusion to her Sisters of the Rockies series, Misty M. Beller embarks on an adventurous journey where loyalty, love, and sacrifice intertwine amid the unforgiving frontier.
Exclusive interview with Author Amanda Dykes
Today, I'm thrilled to share with you my recent interview with author Amanda Dykes, in which we explore her newest book Born of Gilded Mountains and her writing.
After you enjoy getting to know Amanda be sure to head over to Instagram and enter the 3-book Giveaway that I'm hosting (Open to US residents only).
Instagram post link is https://www.instagram.com/p/C8TfdSVudzi/5.06.2024
For a Lifetime ~ Review
Timeless #3
By Gabrielle Meyer
Grace and Hope are twin sisters who have inherited their mother's ability to live in two different time periods. But living in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, is dangerous for anyone accused of witchcraft While living in 1912 is full of freedoms and experiences that can't be found in 1692.
Every night Grace and Hope time-cross, rather than dreaming they live a day in one of their "times". In 1692, they're treated like servants in their father's tavern. While in 1912, Hope is a pilot, and Grace is a newspaper reporter. With months until their 25th birthday, they know where they want to live their futures. But some choices aren't ours to make, as they discover when something changes everything.
For a Lifetime offers a few twists that previous books in the Timeless series didn't, including a mystery that they may only be able to solve because of their time-crossing gift. I can't imagine having to make a choice like this, a choice to never see a family member ever again, and that is exactly what Grace and Hope face. How does one weigh which life is more meaningful? Does one have regrets once the decision is made? I realize that this decision is the same that each MC faces in this series, but this one seems more difficult and emotional.
This is the third book in the series, but it can be read as a stand-alone title. Yes, there are characters from the previous book but they are secondary characters in this one. This book is engaging as the story progresses in alternating times and viewpoints. Overall this is an excellent read that I have no qualms recommending.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Grace and Hope are identical twin sisters born with the ability to time-cross together between 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, and 1912 New York City. As their twenty-fifth birthday approaches, they will have to choose one life to keep and one to leave behind forever--no matter the cost.
In 1692, they live and work in their father's tavern, where they must watch helplessly as the witch trials unfold in their village, threatening everyone. With the help of a handsome childhood friend, they search for the truth behind their mother's mysterious death, risking everything to expose a secret that could save their lives--or be their undoing.
In 1912, Hope dreams of becoming one of the first female pilots in America, and Grace works as an investigative journalist, uncovering corruption and injustice. After their parents' orphanage is threatened by an adversary, they enter a contest to complete a perilous cross-country flight under the guidance of a daring French aviator.
The sisters have already decided which timeline they will choose, but an unthinkable tragedy complicates the future they planned for themselves. As their birthday looms, how will they determine the lives--and loves--that are best for both of them?
AUTHOR BIO
She currently resides along the banks of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota with her husband and four children. By day, she's a busy homeschool mom, and by night she pens fiction and nonfiction filled with hope.
4.15.2024
Night Falls on Predicament Avenue ~ Review
By Jaime Jo Wright
Effie James never meant for her sister to see what she did. When they snuck out to check out the abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue it was just suppose to be a harmless late night lark. Instead her sister Polly is in shock from what she saw - a brutal murder. But there is no evidence of what Effie heard and Polly saw. Shepherd, Iowa doesn't believe them and their reputations are now called into question. It might be 1901, but proper young ladies don't go out at night to explore abandoned houses and then make up tales of murder.
The present day finds this same house serving as a Bed and Breakfast, being run by Norah Richman. Norah wants to avoid thinking about rumors of ghosts and hauntings at 322 Predicament Avenue. And she definitely doesn't want to dwell on her own sister's murder, a murder also linked with the house. But with a visiting podcaster sharing he search into answers of the old murder, Norah's fears and pain are foremost on her mind.
This book is told in a back-and-forth between the two timelines, drawing the reader's attention in from the first page. Two women, two sisters who need answers to events that alter their lives forever. Why and who? These are the answers they seek as they battle the fear that grips them. Effie needs to find evidence of a violent crime, while Norah needs to know why and who. As both work with the strangers who've entered their lives to discover the truth, both will learn exactly who they are and what they'll do and risk for those they love.
Night Falls on Predicament Avenue has some gothic moments and most definitely is not a book to read in bed if you want an 8-hour peace-filled sleep. Nope, this is a stay up all night book that will keep you engaged and reading. Just one more chapter won't work for this book - you need to give yourself all day, and maybe a long weekend to catch up on the sleep you are sure to lose. Not for the faint of heart, this is suspense and mystery at its split-time finest!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Book Description:
As the walls of the house at Predicament Avenue reveal their hidden truths, two women--generations apart--discover that fear and foreboding are no respecters of time.
In 1901, Effie James is committed to doing anything to save her younger sister, who witnessed a shocking murder, leaving her mute and in danger of the killer's retribution. Effie must prove what her sister saw, but when a British gentleman arrives, he disrupts Effie's quest with his attempts to locate his wife, Isabelle Addington, who was last seen at the supposed crime scene in the abandoned house at 322 Predicament Avenue. Just as Effie discovers what she seeks, she finds that the blood staining the walls will forever link her to a scandal she couldn't imagine, and to a woman whose secrets promise to curse any who would expose them.
A century later, Norah Richman grapples with social anxiety and grief as she runs her late great-aunt's bed-and-breakfast on Predicament Avenue. But Norah has little affection for the house and is committed only to carrying out her murdered sister's dreams until crime historian and podcaster Sebastian Blaine arrives to investigate the ghostly legacy of the house's claim to fame--the murder of Isabelle Addington. When a guest is found dead, the incident is linked to Isabelle's murder, and Norah and Sebastian must work together to uncover the century-old curse that has wrapped 322 Predicament Avenue in its clutches and threatens far more than death.
Jaime Jo Wright (JaimeWrightBooks.com) is the author of ten novels, including Christy Award and Daphne du Maurier Award-winner The House on Foster Hill and Carol Award winner The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond.
She's also a two-time Christy Award finalist, as well as the ECPA bestselling author of The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and two Publishers Weekly bestselling novellas. Jaime lives in Wisconsin with her family and felines.
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4.01.2024
These Tangled Threads ~ Review
By Sarah Loudin Thomas
This is a historical fiction that takes place over approximately 8 years (December 1915 to April 1924). Set in Asheville, North Carolina, the story centers around the Biltmore Industries and the weaving community it supports. But like everything, financial concerns are always lurking on the fringes. And it is in this environment that Lorna Blankenship finds herself. And a decision she made years ago has been a shadow ever since over her life and her relationships with others.
When Lorna is specifically asked to create a special design for Cornelia Vanderbilt's upcoming wedding that decision has come back to haunt her. Lorna needs to find inspiration but instead comes across a beautiful woven cloth. A cloth that could be what could save Biltmore Industries. Lorna needs to find the weaver now. But to do that she'll need to ask for help from the friend she rejected years before.
This story is told in a back and forth between the years from the viewpoints of the three main characters, Lorna, Arthur Wescott, and Gentry Cutshall. Each has a secret, a shame that they don't want to share. And each story comes together in a unique and satisfying way. I loved the historical aspect of this story. I was unfamiliar with Biltmore Industries and its history. And weaving, I enjoyed learning a bit about its design and processes. Perfect for anyone who loves American Pre-Depression Historical Fiction and second chances.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Seven years ago, a hidden betrayal scattered three young friends living in the shadow of Biltmore Estate. Now, when Biltmore Industries master weaver Lorna Blankenship is commissioned to create an original design for Cornelia Vanderbilt's 1924 wedding, she panics knowing she doesn't have the creativity needed. But there's an elusive artisan in the Blue Ridge Mountains who could save her--if only she can find her.
To track the mysterious weaver down, Lorna sees no other way but to seek out the relationships she abandoned in shame. As she pulls at each tangled thread from her old life, Lorna is forced to confront the wounds and regrets of long ago. She'll have to risk the job that shapes her identity as well as the hope of friendship--and love--restored.
In this seamlessly woven historical tale, award-winning Appalachian author Sarah Loudin Thomas delivers a poignant novel of friendship, artistry, restoration, and second chances.
AUTHOR BIO
Sarah Loudin Thomas (sarahloudinthomas.com) is the author of numerous acclaimed novels, including The Finder of Forgotten Things, The Right Kind of Fool, winner of the 2021 Selah Book of the Year, and Miracle in a Dry Season, winner of the 2015 INSPY Award.
She worked in public relations for Biltmore Estate for six years and is now the director of Jan Karon's Mitford Museum. A native of West Virginia, she and her husband now live in western North Carolina.
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