American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner’s Legendary Rise by Joe Drape My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you love horse racing – read this book. It’s that simple. If you watched American Pharoah and cheered him on to the Triple Crown – read this book. Plenty of behind-the-scenes history aboutContinue reading “American Pharoah”
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The Mark of the King
The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green My rating: 5 of 5 stars Could not put it down. Jocelyn Green once again delivers a story that deserves the word “epic” to describe it. Filled with twists and turns, she takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of 18th century New Orleans. She makesContinue reading “The Mark of the King”
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade My rating: 4 of 5 stars A book well worth reading if you like American history or are interested in the history of the Barbary Coast in the early 19th century. While not the most in-depth book, it hits all the highlights and explains the motivationsContinue reading “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates”
The Christmas Bride Wore Boots
The Christmas Bride Wore Boots by Terri Weldon My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you’re looking for a feel-good, Hallmark-ish contemporary romance Christmas story, this is a good one. Nothing complex or complicated, just a bit of Christmas cheer. Molly Kincaid is the tomboy grown to veterinarian of the town. Jacob Thompson is theContinue reading “The Christmas Bride Wore Boots”
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love this type of historical. It’s not romance, although there is some romance in it. It’s a much broader and richer story than you can get in a romance novel. This is more like a PBS period drama. Think DowntonContinue reading “The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill”
Legacy of Love
Legacy of Love by Christine Johnson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another cozy romance with characters who will warm your heart from Christine Johnson. Set in the same era as Downton Abbey, her stories take you back to a time more simple – or was it? A touch of suspense keeps you guessing untilContinue reading “Legacy of Love”
Suitor by Design
Suitor by Design by Christine Johnson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This Love Inspired Historical includes a bit of suspense, making it a fun read all the way around. Minnie Fox wants to marry a “swell,” a guy with money and connections. Even though Peter Simmons loves her, he knows she’ll never settle forContinue reading “Suitor by Design”
A Package Deal
A Package Deal by Robin Patchen My rating: 5 of 5 stars A story that does what Robin Patchen’s stories do best, tug at your heart and wring out every ounce of emotion. The emotional give and take of characters who are bruised by life and bloodied by failures. Powerful stuff! Human stuff. You’ll cheerContinue reading “A Package Deal”
A Primary Decision
A Primary Decision by Kevin Leman My rating: 4 of 5 stars The final book in “The Worthington Destiny” is a good wrap-up to the ongoing sage of siblings Will, Sean, and Sarah Worthington. This one features Sarah, the little sister, who proves she’s so much more than the family’s princess. No spoilers here, butContinue reading “A Primary Decision”
The Long Winter Ends
The Long Winter Ends by Newton G. Thomas My rating: 3 of 5 stars I bought this book to do some research on Cornish miners who immigrated to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to work in the copper mines. It’s a wonderful book for that research, with dialogue written in the full Cornish brogue so the readerContinue reading “The Long Winter Ends”
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