Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny by Brian Kilmeade My rating: 4 of 5 stars The story of Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans will always be remembered by Johnny Horton’s song. If you’ve never heard it, check it out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL7XS… Brian KilmeadeContinue reading “Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans”
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Luther and Katharina
Luther and Katharina: A Novel of Love and Rebellion by Jody Hedlund My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is worth reading on so many levels. It’s a beautiful – if tempestuous – romance. It’s chocked full of good history. The setting is wonderfully done. And the characters are real, not only in thatContinue reading “Luther and Katharina”
The Widow of Rose Hill
The Widow of Rose Hill by Michelle Shocklee My rating: 5 of 5 stars A wonderful story of finding strength and love among the struggles and changes of post-Civil War Texas. Shocklee does a more than credible job of portraying the situation many in the South faced after the war. She explores the characters bothContinue reading “The Widow of Rose Hill”
A Song Unheard
A Song Unheard by Roseanna M. White My rating: 5 of 5 stars Awesome story! Plonked into the turmoil of WWI, we meet an interesting cast of characters. A well-known violinist and playboy, a group of London pick-pockets, a pair of well-to-do sisters, a couple of shady characters who leave us wondering if they areContinue reading “A Song Unheard”
The Lacemaker
The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz My rating: 5 of 5 stars Yet another wonderful story from Laura Frantz. This one is set in Virginia at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The heroine is a rich and pampered young woman of privilege whose family is torn apart by the coming war. The hero is allContinue reading “The Lacemaker”
The Ladies of Ivy Cottage
The Ladies of Ivy Cottage by Julie Klassen My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been waiting for this installment of Julie Klassen’s “Tales from Ivy Hill” series. And I’m happy to note that there are more to come. I’m already looking forward to the next one. If you like period dramas, the type MasterpieceContinue reading “The Ladies of Ivy Cottage”
The Vow
The Vow by Jody Hedlund My rating: 2 of 5 stars I love Jody Hedlund’s stories, and so I picked up this novella knowing it would be a prequel to her novel, “An Uncertain Choice.” These short novellas are popular to entice readers to purchase the longer books. It’s a good marketing strategy plus itContinue reading “The Vow”
Force of Habit
Force of Habit by James Scott Bell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Some books make you think, some books make you feel, and then there are some books that just make you laugh! This was a delightful romp with plenty of chuckles and grins. Sister J. is not *exactly* the type of nun mostContinue reading “Force of Habit”
The Dreaded Thomas Family Christmas Web Page – 2017 Edition
Here it is folks, the yearly recap in pictures of our pathetically boring lives. Grab a cup of coffee – you’ll need fully-leaded to get through this one – and a cookie or two. Sit back, relax, and try not to fall asleep until the end. It all began with football, LOTS of football, andContinue reading “The Dreaded Thomas Family Christmas Web Page – 2017 Edition”
Newton & Polly
Newton & Polly by Jody Hedlund My rating: 5 of 5 stars How did I miss this book when it released last year?! Waterbrook needs to do a better job of book promotion. I love Jody Hedlund’s stories, and she knocked this one out of the park. Seriously. The way she introduces John Newton andContinue reading “Newton & Polly”
Pegg Thomas 