The Refuge by Ann H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m a huge fan of Ann Gabhart’s Shaker books. I’ve liked them all. This one, however, might be my favorite. Ann does a great job of making the Shakers real in her stories. It would be so easy to make them cartoonish withContinue reading “The Refuge”
Category Archives: Christian Historical Fiction
Lord of Her Heart
Lord of Her Heart by Sherrinda Ketchersid My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love a good medieval read! What’s more romantic than knights, fair ladies, and castles? Sherrinda Ketchersid nails all of that, plus a bit of mystery, a dash of danger, and a hearty sprinkling of humor. This is not a dark, gothicContinue reading “Lord of Her Heart”
The Noble Guardian
The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep My rating: 3 of 5 stars Full disclosure: I haven’t read the first two books in this series. This novel is good, but it didn’t blow me away like the author’s The Captured Bride did. It really felt like it needed a good editing job, lots of repeat words andContinue reading “The Noble Guardian”
Sand Creek Serenade
Sand Creek Serenade by Jennifer Uhlarik My rating: 5 of 5 stars A deeply moving story set against the backdrop of a tragic moment in U.S. history. Even amid turmoil, however, love can blossom. When a young female doctor meets a Cheyenne brave, both their worlds expand. However, it’s a dangerous time to be onContinue reading “Sand Creek Serenade”
Songbird and the Spy
Songbird and the Spy by J’nell Ciesielski My rating: 5 of 5 stars Romance with a healthy dose of intrigue that will keep you turning the pages. A young American music student is caught behind the lines in occupied France during WWII. Her French relatives try to shield her, but she winds up alone andContinue reading “Songbird and the Spy”
The Midwife’s Tale
The Midwife’s Tale by Delia Parr My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this tale by Delia Parr, an author I haven’t read before. The characters are engaging, the setting is very well done, the research into the topic was obvious but didn’t overpower the story. It included a twist that I sort ofContinue reading “The Midwife’s Tale”
The Blessed
The Blessed by Ann H. Gabhart My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve enjoyed all of Ann Gabhart’s shaker books and couldn’t believe I’d missed one … but I had! So I grabbed a copy and read it in a couple of days. As usual, it was full of the characters who had not alwaysContinue reading “The Blessed”
The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection
The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection: 9 Historical Women Win More than a Blue Ribbon at the Fair by Cynthia Hickey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another Barbour collection full of engaging characters and fun stories, these all set during a county or state fair. Having spent a good deal of my growing up yearsContinue reading “The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection”
I Heard the Bells
I Heard the Bells by Angela K. Couch My rating: 4 of 5 stars A good Christmas story with a heartfelt message. Perfect to pick up and read this holiday season. The novella is a quick read that will stick with you after you’re done. Angela Couch is a wonderful author who brings her charactersContinue reading “I Heard the Bells”
A Bound Heart
A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another wonderful story by Laura Frantz. This one lands the readers on Scotland’s craggy coastline and then sweeps them out to sea to find hope on distant shores. A delightful blend of cultural norms and national loyalties that clash with the harsh realitiesContinue reading “A Bound Heart”
Pegg Thomas 