Book Review – Shades of Morning

Shades of Morning, written by multi-published author Marlo Schalesky, is a refreshing love story with exciting plot twists along the way. Marnie Wittier has life just where she wants it. Quiet. Peaceful. No drama. A long way away from her past. In the privacy of her home, she fills a box with slips of paper, [...]

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Book review – Chasing Lilacs

Carla Stewart’s debut novel Chasing Lilacs is a gripping read. BACK COVER COPY: It’s the summer of 1958, and life in the small Texas community of Graham Camp should be simple and carefree. But not for Sammie Tucker. Sammie has plenty of questions about her mother’s “nerve” problems. About shock treatments. About whether her mother loves her. As [...]

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Book Review – Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico

Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico written by multi-published author Lena Dooley is a wonderful historical love story. It’s 1890, and Golden, New Mexico, is a booming mining town where men far outnumber women. So when an old wealthy miner named Philip Smith finds himself in need of a nursemaid, he places an ad [...]

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Book Review : The Anonymous Bride by Vickie McDonough

Vickie McDonough has a gem in The Anonymous Bride. Book one of a three book series, it’s a book I thoroughly enjoyed – a  fabulous read! Book description : Marshal Luke Davis has three mail-order brides competing to win his hand. Is any one of them right for him? Boardinghouse owner Rachel Hamilton doesn’t have [...]

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Book Review – Hand of Fate by Lis Wiehl and April Henry

The second installment in a New York Times best-selling series featuring three professional female crime fighters. Fox News legal correspondent Lis Wiehl teams up with veteran mystery novelist April Henry for this compelling new mystery. Warning: this one’s not for the faint of heart. Hand of Fate A Triple Threat Novel :  When the host [...]

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Book Review – A Case for Love by Kaye Dacus

Kaye Dacus has a gift for romance. A Case for Love is no exception. The third title in the Brides of Bonneterre Series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Here are a few amazing sentences: Suddenly, the sight of her long legs had only the effect on him of imagining her grinding these people into the [...]

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Book Review – Nothing But Trouble by Susan May Warren

Susan May Warren is a masterful storyteller with a “sugar voice”. If you know me, you know that I simply adore her voice and style of writing. She pulls you in from the first word. And colorful. A few quotes: Davy grinned at her, the frosting from an oatmeal cookie wedged in his teeth. Roughage. [...]

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Book Review – Sweet Caroline by Rachel Hauck

Sweet Caroline by Rachel Hauck won the 2009 ACFW Book of the Year award. Back cover copy : When a Southern waitress inherits the Lowcountry cafe where she works, she suddenly has to balance more than just her next food order. Caroline Sweeney has always done the right thing–the responsible, dependable thing–unlike her mother who [...]

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Plain Pursuit by Beth Wiseman – Book Review

Back-cover copy : Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian’s family on their farm deep in Amish country. She’ll get an article out of the visit–and maybe some of Lillian’s newfound peace will somehow rub off on her. Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain [...]

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Book Review : Katy’s New World

Katy’s New World, written by Kim Vogel Sawyer is a quick enjoyable read! Back-cover copy : Katy has always enjoyed life in her small Mennonite community, but she longs to learn more than her school can offer. After getting approval from her elders, Katy starts her sophomore year at the public high school in town, [...]

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