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Here's The Story: In 1860s Seattle, a man
with a wife could secure himself 640 acres of timberland. But because
of his wife's untimely death, Joe Denton finds himself about to lose
half of his claim. Still in mourning, his best solution is to buy one of
those Mercer girls arriving from the East. A woman he'll marry in name
but keep around mostly as a cook.
Anna Ivey's journey west with Asa
Mercer's girls is an escape from the griefs of her past. She's not
supposed to be a bride, though, just a cook for the girls. But when they
land, she's handed to Joe Denton and the two find themselves in a
knotty situation. She refuses to wed him and he's about to lose his
land. With only a few months left, can Joe convince this provoking--but
beguiling--easterner to be his bride?
My Review:
Where do I even start? I
just have to say I'm in love with this book, the characters, the plot,
the setting, everything!! I felt like I really connected with the Joe
and Anna, felt what they felt; pain, love, heartache and joy. Sure there
are a few historical errors but this is a book. No matter how hard you
try you'll never make a book perfectly accurate. You know why? Because
research will never truly uncover what was really there. If you're
looking for a book that will make you want to run out and buy every
other book from this author then this is the one for you. I know I will
be picking up more from Deeanne Gist's list on my next book haul
* * * * */5
Here's The Story:
When Lilly Donnelly
arrives at the Cutlers' famed Butterfly Mansion in 1899, the massive
house and unfamiliar duties threaten to overwhelm her. Victorian Austin
is lavish, highly political, and intimidating, but with the help of the
other servants, Lilly resolves to prove herself to her new employers.
Then,
while serving at an elegant dinner party, Lilly recognizes one
distinguished guest as Andrew, the love of her life, who abandoned her
without a word back home. He seems to have assumed a new identity and
refuses to acknowledge her, leaving her confused and reeling.
Before
Lilly can absorb this unwelcome news, she's attacked. Could it be the
sinister Servant Girl Killer who has been terrorizing Austin? Or is it
someone after something more personal--someone from her past?
Does she dare trust Andrew to help or is he part of the danger threatening to draw Lilly into its vortex?
My Review:
Yet
another amazing intriguing novel from Colleen. I love that I can read a
mystery that can keep me guessing and a romance that will make me sigh
from how amazingly sweet it is at the same time. I felt like I was swept away into another time and not until I looked up and saw my modern technology did I realize I wasn't. Colleen is a master
story teller and I can't wait for her next novel.
Here's The Story:
Welcome to Hope Beach. A place of intoxicating beauty . . . where trouble hits with the force of a hurricane.
Inheriting
a beautiful old hotel on the Outer Banks could be a dream come true for
Libby. The inn cries out for her restorer's talent and love of history.
She's delighted to learn of the family she never knew she had. And the
handsome Coast Guard lieutenant she's met there on the island could
definitely be the man of her dreams.
But Libby soon realizes that
the only way she can afford the upkeep on the inn is to sell it to
developers who are stalking the island. The father who willed her the
inn has died before she could meet him, and her newfound brother and
sister are convinced she's there to steal their birthright. Worst of
all, her best friend and business partner has been kidnapped before her
eyes, and Libby's under suspicion for the crime.
Libby's dream
come true is becoming a nightmare. Her only option is to find her friend
and prove her innocence, or lose everything on the shores of Hope
Island.
My Review:
Tidewater
Inn! What an amazing book. I have been a long time reader of Colleen
Coble but that hasn't change anythig, she still manages to hook me with
each new book. I love how she writes about Faith,Romance and mystery all
the while letting you into the characters life. Colleen never writes a a
book with half a heart. I can not wait for the sequel in July!!
I received Chateau of
Secrets to review by Melanie Dobson and I have to say I'm amazed! I've
always loved history and have had a special interest in the World War II
era since reading Anne Frank, but my view was limited to a 13 years
olds point of view. I didn't know a lot about the German Army including
that Jews served. The book is shown through 2 points of view; Gisèle
Duchant (who is based off a real person) and her Granddaughter Chloe and
follows Gisèle's heroic fight to protect the ones she loves and Chloe's
journey to learning about her family's history. With the Nazis bearing
down on Normandy Gisèle has secrets to keep, she fears that the Nazis
will learn that she is harboring a Jewish child and French resistant
fighters. Years later a German officer who is a Jew himself helps her
and a orphanage full of children escape, one of those children they
later adopt. I loved this book and I highly recommend it to anyone who
is looking for an enthralling story they will hold in their heart
forever.
