Mist O’er the Voyageur

Mist O’er the Voyageur by Naomi Musch My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is in the middle of my wheelhouse. I love everything Great Lakes and historical Great Lake settings are my favorites. The added plus is that it takes place during Colonial Times. Yeah. Win-win-win for me. The author does a superbContinue reading “Mist O’er the Voyageur”

The Cumberland Bride

The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series that I’ve read. Having read a couple of novellas by this author, I was happy to dive into this novel. It didn’t disappoint! I was transported back in time to theContinue reading “The Cumberland Bride”

A Heart for Freedom

A Heart For Freedom by Janet S. Grunst My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautiful follow-up to “A Heart Set Free.” This non-traditional romance follows the married couple, Matthew and Heather Stewart. Their happily-ever-after is challenged by the turmoil of the American Revolution. Can they and their marriage survive in the midst of suchContinue reading “A Heart for Freedom”

Everything She Didn’t Say

Everything She Didn’t Say by Jane Kirkpatrick My rating: 4 of 5 stars Classic Jane Kirkpatrick! A well-written tale of a strong woman and the extraordinary life she lived. This one is unique in that it includes actual journal entries of Carrie Adell Strahorn. The story is a roller coaster ride of human emotions, theContinue reading “Everything She Didn’t Say”

River to Redemption

River to Redemption by Ann H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars First note: Revell has this marketed as a historical romance. It’s not. It’s historical with a strong romantic element. There is a difference, so be aware if you’re picking this up expecting a formulaic romance. It’s not. It’s better. The story dipsContinue reading “River to Redemption”

The Captured Bride

The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep My rating: 5 of 5 stars Those who follow my reviews know that I absolutely love the books by Laura Frantz and Jocelyn Green. Now it’s time to move Michelle Griep into that top tier of favorite historical/historical romance authors. She hit this one completely out of the park.Continue reading “The Captured Bride”

A Perfect Weakness

A Perfect Weakness by Jennifer A. Davids My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this story from the moment I picked it up. It hits a couple of real-life issues – no spoilers – and includes the interesting twist of an American Civil War vet, a doctor, who inherits a title and property inContinue reading “A Perfect Weakness”

Among the Poppies

Among the Poppies by J’nell Ciesielski My rating: 5 of 5 stars An extraordinary tale of heroism and sacrifice set during The Great War. Gwyn Ruthers is an ambitious young woman determined to take an active part in the war. When she learns that women are being trained to drive ambulances … she’s ready toContinue reading “Among the Poppies”

The Hero of Shenandoah Hearts

Jacob Owens, the hero of Shenandoah Hearts, is a prosperous merchant, owning and running a Philadelphia shop. He’s had the wonderful ladysmith, Madga Sehler, working with his family for years. But the Sehler family is relocating to the Shenandoah region of what is today Virginia. This backcountry area was dangerous. Beautiful but dangerous. Far fromContinue reading “The Hero of Shenandoah Hearts”

The Hero of Love’s Undoing

My story, Love’s Undoing, begins in what would one day become central Minnesota on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River in 1792 at a Scottish fur post. Abi is the daughter of a Scottish fur trader and an Indian mother. Henry is the second son of an English earl and has come to Montreal toContinue reading “The Hero of Love’s Undoing”