To Claim Her Heart by Jodie Wolfe My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fans of Mary Connealy will enjoy this romantic romp set during the Oklahoma Land Rush. Elsie Smith is dead-set on getting the land her Pa had spied out for them, even though he’s no longer by her side. Benjamin David is lookingContinue reading “To Claim Her Heart”
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The Care and Feeding of Book Reviewers
What do authors crave? Book reviews. Most especially, five-star book reviews, but in reality, any book review is a good one. Why? Because it’s book reviews – pure numbers – that boost a book’s visibility on sites such as Amazon, Christian Book, and Goodreads. People looking for books see what the search engines tell themContinue reading “The Care and Feeding of Book Reviewers”
Thirty-Two Going on Spinster
Thirty-Two Going on Spinster by Becky Monson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this story as a fun read of a quirky character who holds no illusions about herself. It’s a nice look into the life of a contemporary single woman with no real plan for her life, she’s just drifting along andContinue reading “Thirty-Two Going on Spinster”
Silas Marner
Silas Marner by George Eliot My rating: 3 of 5 stars A few weeks ago, I saw a copy of “Silas Marner” on the shelf in a used bookstore for $2.00. I hadn’t read it since high school when I wasn’t particularly thrilled with it. But … I wanted to read it again. And IContinue reading “Silas Marner”
The Scent of Lilacs
The Scent of Lilacs by Ann H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this story! It was different than the type of story I normally gravitate to. It is historical, but not as far back in history as I typically read. It’s the story of people who face real-life issues, real-life hurtsContinue reading “The Scent of Lilacs”
The Golden Vial
The Golden Vial by Thomas Locke My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the third in a series. The first two are Emissary and Merchant of Alyss, both of which I enjoyed very much. The Golden Vial doesn’t quite reach their level. If you’ve read the first two, it’s worth reading this one toContinue reading “The Golden Vial”
A Refuge Assured
A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green My rating: 5 of 5 stars That moment when you’ve finished a wonderful book and you don’t want to let it go … so you read the author’s notes … and you find YOUR NAME in them. What!? Wow. I’d forgotten that Jocelyn Green had asked a horse questionContinue reading “A Refuge Assured”
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Jennifer Lamont Leo My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a great way to experience the Roarin’ Twenties! Leo does a bang-up job of setting the reader into the thick of gangster-ridden Chicago at a very volatile time in U.S. history. It’s a roller coaster of ups and downs that will keepContinue reading “Ain’t Misbehavin’”
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans
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”
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”
Pegg Thomas 