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The Story:
Abigail is just in
Moose Creek, Montana for the summer to temporarily care for her great
aunt. But a tender-hearted cowboy beckons her to stay.
Abigail
Jones intends to spend just one summer in middle-of-nowhere Montana with
her Aunt Lucy. Time away from her job is just what Abigail needs to
reassess her life. The slow pace has her breathing deeply for the first
time in years. And the majestic scenery encourages her to get
reacquainted with herself . . . and God.
What she didn't count on
was the handsome widowed cowboy who owns the ranch where her aunt
lives. When the rancher loses his daughter's nanny, Abigail decides to
lend a hand for the summer.
Wade Ryan can't help being attracted
to Abigail. But he's given up everything to protect his daughter, and
he's not about to risk it all on a pretty face.
Under Abigail's
care, Wade's home and daughter thrive. And with Wade's touch, Abigail's
heart feels at home at last. But Abigail knows this elusive rancher is
hiding something. Will her own secrets separate her from the cowboy who
finally captured her heart?
My Review:
Even though this was a little bit of a older book I am very glad I discovered it. Abigail and Wade's love story was so heartwarming and the way they all fit together by the end of the book left me wanting more about them. The great thing is this book is the 1st in a series and I can't wait to read more about them in the sequel, The Accidental Bride.
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The Story: Jade returns home to
Chapel Springs after years of protecting her fragile heart. Then along
comes Daniel, making her long to dance again.
Creative and
complicated, Jade McKinley felt like a weed in a rose garden growing up
in Chapel Springs. When she left, she thought she'd never look back. But
now, pregnant, alone, and broke, she has no other choice but to return.
The
mayor of Chapel Springs, Daniel Dawson, has been an honorary member of
the McKinley family for years. While his own home life was almost
non-existent, Daniel fit right into the boisterous McKinley family. He's
loved Jade for years, but she always saw him as a big brother. Now that
she's back, his feelings are stronger than ever.
As Jade
attempts to settle in, nothing feels right. God seems far away, she's
hiding secrets from her family, and she's strangely attracted to the man
who's always called her "squirt." Finding her way home may prove more
difficult than she imagined.
My Review:
This
book was amazing,I enjoyed it immensely. It took me only 1 day to read
it I was so hooked. Jade is her own unique person, I've never read a
another character like her. And Daniel. I can only say that he's the
Prince Charming that every Cristian girl is looking for. Daniel has
loved Jade for a long time and she doesn't even know it. Don't we all
wish that was the case for ourselves? That some perfect guy has been
watching from a distant and likes you even with your flaws? This book
had it all, romance, family, intrigue. Denise sure knows how to weave a
wonderful romance. I can't wait for her next book A December Bride
coming in December. Seems too long a wait.
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The Story:
Rachel Yoder has two
choices: marry Gabriel Fisher or move to Ohio. As an orphan, Rachel
doesn’t
have much to offer; any match she can make will be a good one.
She just didn’t plan on Gabriel with his big hands and permanent frown.
As
a widower Gabriel needs help caring for the farm and his six
children. But he never thought he’d marry a slip of a girl who barely
reaches his chin.
Yet as time passes, Gabriel finds himself
thinking about a real marriage. They have spoken vows to God and each
other, but can he risk his heart with Rachel?
My Review:
Good quick read. I was surprised, I had never heard of this author and she will now be on my to watch list. Rachel is a very scatterer-brained Amish woman with a goat raising business, strange to us but totally the norm for the Amish lifestyle. I enjoyed learning about the animals. Rachel jumped into being a mom to A LOT of kids who happened to be boys, by the middle of the book and which brought utter chaos but in a fun, enjoyable way. Gabriel's and Rachel's romance is soft and sweet, just what you would expect from a Amish fiction book. The characters of the book were very lifelike and easily related too even if you're english. I enjoyed it and passed it on to my grandmother who also enjoyed it and related it to the works of Beverly Lewis.
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
The Story:
Five high school
friends have one thing in common as they start their sophomore year:
none of them have ever been on a "real" date. With homecoming looming,
they make a pact and start a secret club they call the DG (Dating Game).
They're sworn to secrecy--and to purity--but the club is their way to
set each other up on their first dates so they can report back to the
DG. Of course, they all make different choices about how to deal with
their parents and how to act on their dates, and they discover that they
all have totally different experiences. Still, the things they learn
about boys and dating will stick with them throughout high school.
Bestselling
author and teen favorite Melody Carlson starts off her newest series
with a good dose of fun, tackling two topics teen girls love to read
about--friends and boys.
My Review:
First
off I love to read YA especially when it has a Christian base. I didn't
get much out of this book spiritually but overall it was a great
novel.It was a quick read and I would recommend it for ages 14+.
*Parents
Before
letting your child read this book I caution that you speak to them
about dating and how you feel about it and your rules.
I've
always had the feeling that dating was something that was to be done
when you found the right guy but this book treats dating like your first
date is just something to get out of the way.
Don't get me wrong
this is a great book with good characters that teaches girls about
friendship and how to stick together but I wouldn't recommend it to
girls who are home-schooled or don't understand what dating is truly
about.
I felt as though I connected with the character Cassidy
most in the book. She wanted to wait until college to date but she let
her friends convince her to join the "Dating Games" club. I felt as
though she should have stood her ground.
I at 19 years of age still haven't had a "First Date" and I'm happy with that,I even went to prom with a guy friend.
So in closing I will give this book 3 stars because I did enjoy it but only because I am firm in my decision to not date.
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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.
The Story:
Regina Beswick never
dreamed of faraway places. She’s happy with her life as a classic car
mechanic and owner of a restoration shop.
But an unexpected
visitor and the discovery of a fairytale, drawn by her great-grandma,
causes Regina to wonder if she might be destined for something more.
Tanner
Burkhardt, Minister of Culture for the Grand Duchy of Hessenberg, must
convince the strong-willed Southerner, Miss Beswick, that she is his
country’s long-lost princess. Failure could destroy his reputation and
change his nation forever.
As Regina and Tanner face the
challenges before them, neither are prepared for love to invade their
hearts and change every thing they believe about themselves.
However,
when a royal opponent nearly destroys Regina’s future, she must lean
into God and trust He has sovereignly brought her to her true and final
destiny.
My Review:
I
really enjoyed this books predecessor Once Upon A Prince, but have to
say I did not enjoy Princess Ever After as much. I found Regina to be a
very selfish character and couldn't identify with her at all. I would
like to think if the same situation were to happen to me I would be more
worried about the country and its citizens that would cease to exist
than about my car restoring business that I hadn't been running very
long. I think Rachel Hauck is an amazing author but this particular
story and set of characters didn't really bring me into what was
supposed to be a royal fairytale.I was raised to not run away from
responsibility so this story just grated against my upbringing. I did
not like Regina and wouldn't want her to be my sovereign. All in all if
you're looking for a quick non-deep book then you may love this Princess
Ever After. I am looking forward to Rachel's next book with another set
of characters.
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!!
Here’s The Story:
When her friend vanishes
from a cruise ship, reporter Darcy St. James isn’t satisfied with their
explanation that she simply left her job of her own accord. Something
isn’t lining up, and Darcy believes the only way to find the truth is to
put herself in Abby’s position. Within days, Darcy learns her friend
wasn’t the only person to disappear mysteriously. Last summer, a woman
vanished under almost identical circumstances.
Gage McKenna has taken a summer-long stint leading adventure excursions
for the passengers of various cruise lines that dock for a few days of
sightseeing. He’s surprised to find Darcy working aboard one of the
ships, investigating a troubling report. Something sinister is going on
and the deeper they dig the more Gage fears they’ve only discovered the
tip of the iceberg.
My Review:
My
discovery of Dani Pettrey’s books was because someone gifted me one of
her books and ever since I’ve been in love. The Alaskan Courage series
is so amazing. After you’re finished you feel as if you’ve been in a fun
class learning about something you enjoy. Add mystery, action, drama,
excitement and romance, an extremely handsome, rugged, strong man and
you’ve hit the 5 star list for me. I can’t wait for the next book in
this series.
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.
