A Most Noble Heir by Susan Anne Mason My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another wonderful story from Susan Anne Mason. This one is set in England and involves a young man who was raised as a servant – but becomes one of the aristocracy. It paints a good picture of the differences between thoseContinue reading “A Most Noble Heir”
Category Archives: Christian Fiction
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”
At Home with Daffodils – the History & a Giveway
When I originally proposed At Home with Daffodils, my story in A Bouquet of Brides, I wanted the story set in 1895 in northeastern Oklahoma. When the novella was picked up by Barbour, and I began my research in earnest, I requested permission to move the historical timeline to after Oklahoma’s statehood, which happened onContinue reading “At Home with Daffodils – the History & a Giveway”
Holly & Ivy – the History
Holly & Ivy, my #HistoricalRomance novella in A #BouquetOfBrides, takes place in 1890, in Washington State. It’s about a young woman who accompanies her impetuous younger sister on her trip across the country to be a Christmas mail-order bride and is helped by a gallant stranger. Like many people, I’m fascinated with the concept of mail-orderContinue reading “Holly & Ivy – the History”
Periwinkle in the Park – the History
One could say the history of my little tale stems from one of the greatest love stories of all time. No, not a romantic love, although a bit of romanticism comes into play. But rather love of nature, a love that goes deep into the appreciation of God’s creation. Periwinkle in the Park, part of theContinue reading “Periwinkle in the Park – the History”
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”
A Prickly Affair – the History & a Giveaway
Donna Schlachter is one of my co-authors in the Bouquet of Brides. Like all the rest of us, she did her research to make sure her story was historically accurate. When I decided on the time period for my Bouquet of Brides story, “A Prickly Affair”, I wanted to keep it close to my favorite time,Continue reading “A Prickly Affair – the History & a Giveaway”
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”
Pegg Thomas 