The Planter’s Daughter by Michelle Shocklee My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love Civil War era stories and this one stands out to me because of its setting. It takes place in Texas. While that state played a part in the Civil War, it doesn’t garner a lot of attention in historical fiction. WeContinue reading “The Planter’s Daughter”
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Murder is No Accident
Murder is No Accident by A.H. Gabhart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another charming tale from Hidden Springs with all the characters we’ve learned to love from Murder at the Courthouse and Murder Comes by Mail. Ann Gabhart hit a home run with this series, and I actually hope she’s not done. I’d loveContinue reading “Murder is No Accident”
Redeeming Grace
Redeeming Grace: Ruth’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another wonderful Biblical fiction story from Jill Eileen Smith, quite possibly her best yet. I love how she paints the Biblical settings with everything from what the landscape would look like to what the people would eat and wear. She doesContinue reading “Redeeming Grace”
The Newcomer
The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Newcomer picks up right where Anna’s Crossing left off. I highly recommend you read these books in the order they were written. We meet again with Anna Konig, Bairn Bauer, his younger brother Felix, and the rest of the exiled church fromContinue reading “The Newcomer”
Twisted Lies
Twisted Lies by Robin Patchen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Here’s “the rest of the story” on Nate Boyle from book #1, Convenient Lies. (Which is good, because I really, really liked him in that book.) In true Patchen fashion, the story peels back its layers amid intrigue, sometimes gut-wrenching emotion, and danger. AContinue reading “Twisted Lies”
American Pharoah
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”
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”
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