Tag: Romance

The Finder of Forgotten Things By

Sarah Loudin Thomas

MY REVIEW

This book is one I enjoyed mostly because it wasn’t entirely predictable and the plot was so different.Many books after the first chapter, the reader pretty much knows how it will end -just not exactly how the story will get there. This story is refreshingly different yet melancholy. 

The main characters are all over middle aged, thus their view on life is different. The love story is sweet and tender, the relationships are deeper, and the characters themselves are more complex. With the backdrop of the story being a sad historical event of which I knew nothing, the author does a good job of keeping the readers interest and keeping hope in the story.

I did not feel the faith theme was as well presented as it could have been, but there was faith, hope and forgiveness in the story. There is also an adoption story…though minor, adoption has my heart!

I enjoyed the story because it was original, different, and the author did a great job of keeping the book full of hope despite the devastation in which they are surrounded.
I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Proposing Mischief

Regina Jennings

MY REVIEW

This book was really good. The story right off the bat intrigued me. It started with such great scenes I stayed with the book longer than usual. I never wanted to put the book down.


The history of the caves and the way the people made them was a great thing for me to read. I had never learned about the caves, even some of the names used were real people. The author did a great job writing the scenes of the spectacularity of the caves. It made me feel as if I was right there.


The romance started just right for me. I love stories of marriage of convenience. Then they begin to fall in love. It was such a sweet love story. My favorite parts of the bonding was Maisies and Boones wrestling.


It did have a good faith theme. It did not have as strong as I thought possible, but it still mentioned the wonder of Gods creation many times. The book was so wonderfully written that the emotions had many rides while reading. I laughed at the really funny parts , and I wanted to cry when Maisie was having a bad day. When they finally hugged each other was special.
It was a beautifully, tenderly written story! It gets 4.5 stars from me.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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As Dawn Breaks

By Kate Breslin

MY REVIEW

I so enjoyed this story as I have enjoyed every Kate Breslin novel. Her history is always amazing, and I love how much I learn when reading her novels. A WWI setting is not that common…then put it in Scotland, and the reader has a unique historical perspective of the ways and means they used to help win the war. 


The characters are wonderfully done, all of them. I enjoyed the main characters, but the secondary characters are so interwoven with the story. The reader feels the familial bonds, the grief of those bonds broken, and the struggling of those trying to hold on to those bonds of relationship during such unsettling times. The romance story is realistic, engaging, and slowly grows ( each looking for certain character traits in the other). It isn’t overdone either. The book strikes a very good balance.


It’s a wonderful storyline with suspense and intrigue. The characters are so realistic, and their struggles definitely relatable. The faith theme is an intrinsic part of the story as they pray to the One who controls it all even though it seems nothing is in control. The amount of history contained is wonderful, interesting, and definitely makes the reader feel as if much thought and research went into the novel. Thoroughly enjoyed, highly recommend.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Lost in Darkness

By Michelle Griep

MY REVIEW

I have given very few five stars this year. I guess I am being stingy. My daughter told me that as much as I had discussed this book, its characters, and it’s depth that I should give it five…so I did. It has a fascinating plot and storyline, many interesting historical facts, intriguing characters, and such a wonderful faith theme!! These are what I love best in a well told story. This has a good and well written romance story as well, though that is not necessary for me to fall in love with a novel. 

I find it very interesting because this is really like no other book I have ever read. It was not at all predictable either which is SO nice. So many of the Inspirational fiction I have read lately has been shallow. Griep keeps to her style in writing a story that has depth and intrigue.

I thoroughly enjoyed the historical details given after the novel as well. I finished this book within 24 hours, and I have an extra copy of this one. I can highly recommend this read so I am looking forward to passing on to a friend.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as well as purchased a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

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The Heart of a Cowboy

Jody Hedlund

MY REVIEW

This is the second book in this series, Colorado Cowboys. It states it is Historical Fiction, but it really is far more a romance story

I liked the main characters in the story. I didn’t particularly care for their love story. There was a lot of physical attraction mentioned, and they kiss several times then decide to make nothing of it. I found that a bit strange for this historical time. Nowadays, that’s certainly a far more commonplace idea and happening. In the past, though, a kiss really meant something.

It was interesting to read how far they drove the cattle, the dangers along the way, what they did when water was scarce, and how they overcame other obstacles as they made their way on the Santa Fe Trail.

I also enjoyed the family dynamics in the story. They are interesting, really, for both the female and male heroine. There is more complexity in the hero’s story and family. I enjoyed getting to know Wyatt’s ( hero from the previous book) family in this book.

More history and deeper character development than romance is my “cup of tea”, but this book is a favorite among fans. For Jody Hedlund fans, her writing is vivid and detailed as always…and a bit of mystery to the story as well. So if you are interested in taking a historical trip on the Santa Fe trail, grab a copy.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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A View Most Glorious

Regina Scott

MY REVIEW

This was a fun, quick read. I really liked the main characters, and there are some wonderful secondary characters as well. They really come to life in the book. 

Lately I have really enjoyed the books that allow me to travel. The author does a great job with the setting and the history in the book.

The faith theme is a good one as well. It is quite strong in this book, and it is natural to the storyline. The book is a bit predictable, but I enjoyed the journey and seeing how things turned out for the characters.

An armchair travel book with wonderful, vivid characters; interesting and intriguing storyline, and an intrinsic faith theme is all wrapped up in a very enjoyable novel.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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A Deep Divide

Kimberley Woodhouse

MY REVIEW

I hadn’t heard anything about Harvey Girls until reading this book. The history of the restaurant chain was fascinating. I also enjoyed the historical characters added into the story. The author really did a great job of making the reader want to visit the restaurant and the Grand Canyon.

I enjoyed the characters in this book. The characters, plot, and storyline were very well done. The suspense keeps the reader turning the pages. The faith theme is a good one, and this read gets a higher rating because of it. The theme of over coming ones fears, and the scripture verses that are in the book do such a marvelous job of showing why we need not fear. The faith theme is an intricate part of the story, and it is so well done.

So take a trip to the Grand Canyon, learn some great history, and read about God’s Grace and love in this beautifully written story.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Carved in Stone

Elizabeth Camden

MY REVIEW

Carved in Stone by Camden is in an interesting time in history. I have watched documentaries on the Rockefeller and Carnegie dynasties so I’m familiar with steel and this time period. I enjoyed the history, plot. And characters. It was predictable but interesting enough to keep me in the book.

I felt more connected to the main female character, but I found myself wishing to know a bit more about her younger years. I liked the main male character, but I didn’t really like all of the rosary mentions that came up in regards to his character. I realize that some of it made it historical as Irish immigrants were Catholic, but it seemed odd in a Christian fiction book.

The history and its background was what really held my attention throughout this book. It was very well done.

I received this book from the publisher.All opinions are my own. 

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A Lady in Attendance

By Rachel Fordham

MY REVIEW

This is my first book by this author. I have wanted to read previous ones just have a TBR that feels like it’s never ending so I hadn’t read one yet. I’m hoping to get her previous ones as I enjoyed this book. I had no idea what “lady in attendance “ meant, but I was quite surprised that was her title. 

I really liked the characters in this book. Gilbert’s shy behavior was something to which I could definitely relate. His career was an interesting one, and I loved reading the author notes as to why she chose his profession.

The main characters were wonderful, the storyline turned out to have several surprises and much suspense. It’s difficult not to give anything away here, but I’ll just say that I was definitely surprised at the turn the book took. It held my attention, and I ended up staying up well into the morning hours to find out what happened.

The faith theme was incredibly strong, and it , in itself, brought about much change. It was incredibly well done.

I thoroughly enjoyed this author’s writing style and do hope to read more of her books soon. Definitely do not miss this story! It was such a sweet story with much to enjoy.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Along a Storied Trail

By Ann Gabhart

MY REVIEW

This was a lovely story and so well written. I really liked Tansy and her love for books. I had heard about the people who delivered books during the Great Depression, but this story really brought that to life. I didn’t realize that they used materials to make books or that they delivered so many magazines.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book that bring the storyline to life. It had wonderful dialogue between the characters. The story seemed so realistic and true to its time period. There was quite a varied group of characters in the book all adding to a well written story.

I loved the faith theme in the book as well. It was intrinsic to the story and well written. Forgiveness, love, hope, and thankfulness were all woven so well into the plot. The dialogue of spiritual things was intriguing and added much to the novel.

A beautiful cast of characters, wonderful scene and era brought to life, and a realistic and interesting faith theme all made for a novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. This book will make it to my forever shelves-beautifully done!

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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