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To Whisper Her Name
by Tamera Alexander Once again, I found a book where I didn’t know how things could end well. In this case, the main character, Olivia Aberdeen. She had a dilemma. An abused, shamed, but upper-class widow posed quite an intriguing character. A somewhat helpless woman in post-civil-war times worked my empathy. I liked Ridley Cooper … Read More about To Whisper Her Name
Falling for You Again by Catherine Palmer and Gary Chapman
A sweet, heart-wrenching book with real-life perspectives and problems. Though a fictional book, I love the biblical and practical approaches to addressing marriage problems involving eclectic unions. Charlie and Esther, the older couple, were delightful, as were most of the characters. Each rounded out the story nicely. I especially appreciated the attention to the downward … Read More about Falling for You Again by Catherine Palmer and Gary Chapman
The Ghosts of New Cheltenham By Chautona Havig
What a delightful, fun read. Mysterious happenings to Mitchell kept me turning pages. Afraid of ghosts or not, the events would send anyone running and screaming, “haunted house!” But the faith element kept me grounded that it wasn’t the case. Still, I wondered. The bit of romance tickled me as I didn’t see it coming, … Read More about The Ghosts of New Cheltenham By Chautona Havig
The Mystery Rose
Introducing a 1940s Fairytale-Inspired Mystery (Ever After Mysteries Book 10), A Troll Falls by Marji Lane. It was released this week and was worth the wait! You can read all about it at the end of this blog, and don’t forget to enter the Giveaway and join the FB Readers Group, too! But first, have you … Read More about The Mystery Rose
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
Enjoy Until Leaves Fall in Paris! A beautifully written love story plopped in the backdrop of Paris during the WWII German occupation in the 40s. This lovely story about a ballet dancer and an auto factory owner/engineer had the feel of the old movie Waterloo Bridge. My favorite old WWII love story! I felt as … Read More about Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
Night Songs by Jennifer Sienes
I thoroughly enjoyed Jennifer Sienes’ book, Night Songs. It’s the first in the Bedford County Series, and I’m anxious to get started on Book 2, Shadow Dancing, which just released! And if that’s not enough, there are two more Bedford County books, A Sojourner’s Solace and These Simple Gifts. So here we go! Jennifer Sienes’s … Read More about Night Songs by Jennifer Sienes
