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”
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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 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”
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”
Plot & Structure
Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott Bell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well worth reading! There’s something in here for every writer – from the struggling beginner to the published author. One never quits learning and improving in this craft.Continue reading “Plot & Structure”
The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection
The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection: Hope Reaches Across the Centuries Through One Single Bottle, Inspiring Five Romances by Joanne Bischof My rating: 4 of 5 stars I picked up a copy of this collection because Jocelyn Green is one of the authors and I *love* her writing. She never disappoints. 🙂 The gistContinue reading “The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection”
All She Left Behind
All She Left Behind by Jane Kirkpatrick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nobody writes gritty and determined characters – based on real-life people – as well as Jane Kirkpatrick. This one held me from the opening sentences. Jennie Pickett married young, thus ending her dreams of becoming a doctor. Being a wife and motherContinue reading “All She Left Behind”
These Healing Hills
These Healing Hills by Ann H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love Ann Gabhart’s stories! This one didn’t disappoint. Ann takes us into the backwoods of the Appalachian Mountains in 1945 with the Frontier Nursing Service. We ride along with Nurse Francine Howard as she learns to “catch babies” and bring medicalContinue reading “These Healing Hills”
The Courageous Brides Collection
The Courageous Brides Collection by Johnnie Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars There were some AWESOME stories in this collection! Well worth the money for the book, even though there were three stories I didn’t finish. My two favorites were “The Doctor’s Woman” by Michelle Griep and “The Battlefield Bride” by Renee Yancy. TheseContinue reading “The Courageous Brides Collection”
Pegg Thomas 