What you said to me by Olivia Newport

 "What you said to me" is a great addition to the " Tree of Life" series. I hate that this is the final book. All the four books in this series are stand alone, but I enjoy reading them in order. Olivia Newport did a amazing job at intertwining the main characters with the new characters to make one great story.

Synopsis - When 15year old Trisha Crowder gets caught shop lifting. Nolan Duffy is an a attorney whom tries to protect Trisha from her very troubled life. He thought it would help her to spend time with his daughter Jillian. Jillian is a genealogist who is falling behind in her of her genealogy file. During this time, they found out that everyone knows about the Crowder family and their brokenness. Jillian walks Trisha back to 1893 and see where all went wrong.

My thoughts - What a page-turner full of suspense. Olivia Newport has written a great book. The fact that these books are based around genealogy I just love them.  To learn about a person  is like a puzzle.  You start with one person and it spreads out to others. The story went from present to past, which was sometimes hard to follow. Trisha will learn how the past can affect the present.

Rating - I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars

Disclaimer - I received this complimary copy of this book from Barbour with no obligation to write a review. All thought are mine.

To Dwell Among Cedars by Connilyn Cossette

 I have to say if you are looking for a historical, Christian book "To Dwell Among Cedars" by Connilyn Cossette is the book for you. This is one amazing book.

Synopsis - Eight years ago, after the Philistine surrendered the stolen Ark of the Covenant back to the Israelites. Eliora and her little brother decided to leave their Philistine home and followed the Ark to Kiryat-Yearim. They were taken in by a loving Levine family. A faction of Hebrews found that Kiryat-Yearim was a unfit place for the Ark and so did a Levine musician, whom was sent to get close to Eldora to find the location of the Ark. To do so Ronen has to charm Eldora

My Thoughts - To Dwell Among Cedars is such a well written book with adventure, faith and learning about yourself. The author made story come to life through the great research and her imagination. The story was a great page-turner! The characters are likeable and well intertwined into the story. This book touched me through laughter and some tears. I'm looking forward to the next book in the "Covenant House" series.

Favorite quote - "He is a God who sees. There is no place you can go to escape His vigilant watch over you." PG. 264

Rating - I gladly give "To Dwell among Cedars" a 5 out of 5 stars

Recommendation - I will recommend this book to family and friends through Facebook, Book bud,  Goodreads, Amazon and my blog.

Disclaimer - I received this compliment copy of this book from the publisher, author and Net gallery from a honest review. All thought are mine.

All we left behind by Danielle Graham

This is the first book I've read by Danielle Graham.  It was a likeable book and characters.  This was a book for everyone, romance, suspense and history.  There are areas that you question why, others makes you cry, and some areas of confusion.  The story was a very slow at the beginning but picked up after a while. 

Rating - I will be giving this book a 4 star's out of 5 star's

Recommend - I would still recommend this even though it wasn't for me.

"The Key to Love" by Betsy St. Ament

 This is a author I've never read before. Betsy St. Ament book "The Key to Love" is  excellent book and I will like to read more of hers.  The book has adventure, romance and is funny in several areas. The Key to Love is well written and the characters are likable. I fell in love Bri and her desire to have a romance like her parents and Gerards desire to never get married.  The ups and downs relationship is very sweet. The book is such a great book that Hallmark needs to read it.

I will gladly recommend this book to friends, family and other's through Facebook, Barnes and Noble, Netgally, Book bud, Goodreads and Amazon.

I received this complementary copy from Revell through netgally for a honest review. All thoughts are mine.

The red ribbon by Pepper Basham

The Red Ribbon is the 8th book in the True Colors series.  This is the first book by Pepper Basham I've read and I'm looking forward to reading more of her creative written books.

Synopsis - I Carroll County, a corn shucking is a social event, until a mischievous kiss leads to one of the biggest tragedies in Virginia history. Ava was not a normal mountain in girl. Sh e was very bab habit of court in' trouble and her curiosity has opened a fight between local authorities and a Appalachian clan which lead to the Hicksville courthouse massacre of 1912.

My thoughts - The story is set in the Appalachian Mountain in 1912.   This book is a page turn from the very beginning and such a page turner. The story has everything you would love in a book. It has fighting, adventure, romance and clan  like the Hatfield and McCoy.

Recommend -  I will give this a book a 5 out of 5.  I will recommend this book to friends, family and social media.

I received this complimentary color this book from the publisher and Netgally for a honest review.

The Gold Digger by Liz Tolsma

 I love all of Liz Tokens books and "The Gold Digger" is no exception.  This is the 9th book in the "True Colors" series.

Synopsis- In the year of 1907, a woman Ingrid Street move to LaPorte, Indiana to help hers sister.  Belle had lost two husbands and several children's.  Ingrid started to wonder about her sister when Nils Lindherud showed up looking for his brother. He had answered an ad put in a paper by Belle looking for a new husband to help with the farm. The problem is several men show up but leave soon afterwards.

My thoughts - I really liked this book and the storyline. It made me think of all the characters and wonder if I liked them. It was a page turner with a suspect from the  very beginning. Ingrid started to question the facts about her sister and rather   the men every left the farm from the beginning. 

Recommend - I will gladly recommend this book to everyone including family and friends.

Rating - I will rate this book a five out of five

i received this complimentary book from the publisher through netgalley. all thought and opinions are mine and mine alone!

The Shepard's Wife by Angela Hunt

 This is the second book by Angela Hunt in The Jerusalem Road series.  The author is a wonderful story teller. 

Synopsis - Yeshua of Nazareth has two sister's. One sister Damaris was married to a merchants son and Pheodora was married to a very simple man.  Damaris could never understand why her little sister would settle for a simple life. The Lord had plans for both sister's.

My Thoughts -You can never go wrong with one of Angela Hunt books. She is so good at letting you be a part of the book. You feel life your being transform to a different time period in history. This is a great story and a page turner. 

I would recommend this book to other.

I give this book a 5 out of 5

I received this book from the publisher and Netgalley.  I was asked to write a honest review. All thought and opinions are mine.

Sisters of war by Lana Korlchek

 Synopsis - Kiev in 1941: Watching the Red Army withdraw from the Ukraine in the case of Hitler's relentless advances. Sister's Natasha and Lisa Smirnove realized their lives were about to change.

My thoughts - I was asked by a friend if I liked the book "German Midwife " and that I might like the "Sister's of War" by Lana Korichek.

I fell in love with this book! It was a great! Sister's of War was a page turner and drew me in from the first chapter. Sister's of War was about what people go through during the most horrible time in our history. It was a war of great magnitude. It affected Natasha and Lisa and their family and friends in several areas.  This book was well written and you can see the author research of the time period.  There were areas of this book that made me cry and laugh. It made me wonder how people survived during this time. Beside being a page turner, there was adventure and romance. 

I will gladly recommend this book to family, friend's and my local library.

I will give this book a 5 out of 5.

I received this complimentary copy from Netgallery for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Nine by Rachelle Dekker

 This is the second book I have read by Rochelle Dekker.  The first book was a calibration with her father Ted Dekker. I think this was a good book but it wasn't my cup of tea. The book didn't catch my attention in the first chapter. It was hard to stay focused on the book. I have to say the people were likable. I think this book will be excellent for people who are younger.

I am rating this book a 3 out of a five.

I will recommend this book because, it is probably others cup of tea

I got this complimentary copy from Reveal and netgallery for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Royal by Danielle Steel

 The very first book I read by Danielle Steel was called "The Ring".  I was about 17 and it was one amazing book set during WWII.  I feel in love with this wonderful author and have loved her books since.  The "Royal" pulled me into the story from the very first page. There is everything in this book that you expect.  The first is the WWII story. You see the affect of the war on people up from the royal family to the poor. You see what families had to do to get through this horrible war. You see young love develop, unexpected death, and compassion. All the characters are likeable and the book was easy to follow. The book was right up my alley with my love for WWII period.

I would gladly recommend this book to family and friends through review's on social media, Amazon, Goodreads, Netgalley, and Bookbud.

I received this complimentary copy from Netgalley and publisher company. I was under no obligation to write a review. The review is my thought and opinions.

The secret of Saffron Hall by Clare Marchant

 What a great book by Clare Marchant. This is the first novel I have read by this author. The Secret of Saffron Hall is excellent book.  I love anything about the Tudor and this was right up my alley.  The book is written it two different time periods 2019 and 1538.  You will love Amber and Eleanor and the struggle they each have. Sometime I struggle with reading a book in this format, but it was very easy to follow along. If I could describe it I would say it's a book about is love, grief and intrigue. I

I gave a 5 out of 5can

I received this book from netgalley and was under no obligation to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Heartwarming Collection by Wanda Brunstetter

This book "Heartwarming Collection" is a three short stories previously published by author Wanda Brunsetter. Like all of Wanda Brunsetter  book's, this is no exception of being a book you will fall in love with from the first story.

The first story is "Talking for Two", then "The Neighborly Thing" and "Clowning Around".  All the short stories are great, but I always have a problem with having my favorite. My is " Talking for two". It was a story about Tabby, whom signed up for a class because she shudders. The class is on Ventriloquism and taught by Seth Byer. Seth may change Tabby's life forever.

I recommend this book to my family and friends through Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon and my blog
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I give this book a 4 out of 5

This book was a complimentary copy from Barbour and netgalley. I have no obligation to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Great book!!!!

The Black Midnight

Kathleen Y'Barbor

What can I say about "Back Midnight" except it is a another great book in the "True Crime" series.  This is the 7th book in the great series. All book are stand alone and are cases that are true.

This book is about Anne Walters who is a Pinkerton detective who was sent to work with Isiah Joplin. Annie has a secret that might change here relationship with Isiah . She is the great grand daughter of no other than the queen of England Victoria. 

The story is set in 1889 in Austin Texas were Annie and Isiah were hunting for a person they called the Midnight Assassin. He had killed 8 people between 1884 and 1885. Could it be the same person called the Whitechapel killer aka. Jack the Ripper.  Jack the Ripper killed August 31, 1888 and November 9, 1888.  

This book the very suspenseful! It was hard to put down.

At the end of the book The author includes information about is real fact and what is false in this adventurous novel

I give this book a 5 out of 5

I will recommend book to friends and family through Facebook, bookbud, Goodreads, Amazon and my blog

I received this complimentary copy of this e-book from netgalley. I am under no obligation to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

"A Bride's Journey to the Colorado Territory"

By

Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

 "A Bride's Journey to the Colorado Territory" is a excellent book. It is filled with adventure , suspense and  most important a love story.  

This is the 2nd book in the "Frontier Legacy" series.  It can be a read alone book.  

This is the first book by this author I've read. I love the authors ability to make you seem part of the book, the characters seem real and give you insight about what it was like to travel West during the gold rush.

Synopsis - She's running from grief.  He's running from war memories. Can they find love in this dangerous journey West.

Cornelia's parents sent her to America hoping to heal her heart. Accompanied by her protective brother Raymond. They'll travel by covered wagon to Colorado Territory to search for gold. Jake, once a prisoner of the union army leaves Tennessee in disgrace. He wants nothing more than to find enough gold to start life over. The last he want was to fall in love.

My thoughts - While reading this book the first thing to stand out is the hardship people had to endure. To me there was always concern about the weather, food control and Indians.  The other thing I noticed was the fact women had no voice.  They were not taking serious when they made a since and did the majority of the work. 

Rating - I will greatly give this book a 5 out of 5

Recommendation - I will gladly recommend this book to family and friends through Facebook, bookbud, my blog, Amazon and Goodreads.

Disclaimer - I received this complimentary copy of this book from the author and publisher through bookfunnel for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone

"Don't Keep Silent"

By

Elizabeth Goddard

     "Don't Keep Silent" by Elizabeth Goddard is the last book in the series . The series "Uncommon Justice" is about three different brothers in each book. It is a stand-alone but you might want to read in order. This isn't the first book by this author I've read.  She is one of my favorite suspense writer.

     The first thing that caught my eye was the book cover. It was telling me, this is a suspense book for you. While reading this book and making it to the end, I realized it had a lot of interesting thing.  This book was filled with everything you could ask for in a book.  It has action, adventure, suspense, murder, love and even human trafficking.  Then I opened the first page and that was it I was hooked.  I never wanted to put it down and I didn't want to end the book. I wanted it to continue! The author made all the characters likeable and interesting.  I will gladly recommend this book to family and friends.

Disclaimer : I received this complimentary copy from the author and publisher via netgalley for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Finally Home

"Finally Home"

By

Jennifer Crosswhite

 "Finally Home" is the third book and last book in Jennifer Crosswhite series "The Route Home".  I would recommend reading all the books in order because some of the characters were part of the previous books.

Synopsis: In 1882, at the end of the Oregon Trail you will meet Amelia Martin, a soon to be schoolteacher with a great vivid imagination, a gift for growing things, and obsessed with some novels.  When the stagecoach is robbed Amelia feels she met her true hero. Hank Paulson wants to be her hero without letting his true identity known.  Can Hank still be what Amelia wants or will his identity change everything?

My thoughts: This isn't the first book by Jennifer Crosswhite, and will definitely not be my last. What can I say about this book? This story was adventurous, adorable and a all around great historical christian fiction.  I fell in love with all the characters especially the main characters Amelia Martin and Bank Paulson.  The character's were well written and storyline was easy to follow. Once I started the book, it was extremely hard to put down.

Rating I rate this book a 5 out of 5

I would recommend reading this book on social media and other retailers

Disclaimer: I received this complimentary e-book from the author and publisher. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone

Great story

Reckless Love

By

Betty White

Reckless Love by Betty White was a wonderfully written book. This is the first book I've read by this author and will not be the last. 

This is also the last book in a series of three books. The series is called "Daughtry House". I didn't realize this book was a part of a series till I already started reading. I would recommend reading the books in order, since some story lines are continued in this book. 

The character's are likable and relatable making the book hard to put down.  Aurora is a strong woman and knows exactly what she wants.  Zane is a deputy sheriff whom is there to get to witnesses and searching for a killer of his long time mentor. The book is written in a accurate vision of the time period which was right after the Civil War.

Rating of our of 5 out of 5

I received this complimentary copy from Revell publisher company in return for a honest review all thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

Set the Stars alight

"Set the Stars Alight" by Amanda Dykes

When I was chosen to be on the launch team for "Set the Stars Alight" , I really didn't know what to expect. This wasn't a book I would normally read, but I was up to trying something new. I was so pleasantly surprised what a great storyline "Set the Stars Alight" had.

My thoughts: What a beautifully written story.  I could really see what a amazing writer Amanda Dkyes is. She was able to intertwine two different time periods into one gorgeous story. You see the different personality of all the characters, which were all likeable.  They had several beautiful quotes but below is my all time favorite . It is so thought provoking and I feel it summed up a lot of the book.

Synopsis: The magic of the past comes alive each night for the family of a watchmaker. Lucy Claremont fascination with the high seas begins, which leads to her looking for a lost ship as a adult. Here childhood friend Dashel and his knowledge of stars was needed to solve a puzzle.  Two hundred years earlier there are three lives that are altered when a shepherd rescues the son of a admiral. As they grow they are forever changed.

My favorite quote: "In a world as dark as ours, we --- that is, people ---- forget how to see the light. So we remind them by telling the truth, fighting the dark, pay attention ... setting the stars alight.  There are thinks shining brightly all along, if we will notice."

Recommendation: I will great love to share this book on several social media sites and friends.

Rating: I give this book a rating of a 5 out of 5

Disclaimer: I received this complimentary copy from the publisher and netgalley in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

 "Flying In Love" by Chalon Linton

What can I say about this book? I think amazing covers it!  Chalon Linton knows how to write a clean contemporary romance.  This is the first book by this author that I've read and I am looking forward to the next book.

Synopsis: Paige Hall happy ending may just be in sight. She has been dating her boyfriend for month's and she feels confident their relationship is going on the right direction until she catches him kissing another woman. Paige a speech therapist, puts everything into her work and gave up on men.  Till she ran into Jake Summers, a military pilot.

My thoughts: You might remember what your first love was like. You find your life revolving around that person. Sometimes it's your happily ever after and sometimes it's not. I felt the pain that Paige was going through and the development of a new, fresh relationship with Jake. "Flying in Love" has all the makings of a great book!  It pulled me in from the very first age. I love all the characters and how they develop in the book.  Some parts of the story made me cry, but the major made me laugh.

Rating: I give this book a 5 stars

I will love to recommend this book to family, friends and through social media.

This e-book was a complementary copy from the author for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

What can happen when you read lips!

Dead Silence

By

Robin Caroll

What a great suspense novel. This is the first book by Robin Caroll I've read and I would love to read more.

 Dead Silence is a great story. The character's are very likable and reading was easy to follow. "Dead Silence" is a fast read. The story got me hooked on the first chapter.

The story is about  Elisa Carmichael, a court sign language interpreter, who happens to read the lips of two guy's talking about killing a state Senator.  She was unable to report information to the FBI till the next day, which was to late.  The Senator happened to be her mother in law. What do you do? Turn to FBI agents or try to solve on you own. Then there's the possibility to use both. Read "Dead Silence" to see what is the outcome of this murder.

I recommend this to anyone who love a great suspense novel.

I received this complimentary copy of this e-book from Revell and netgalley for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone

The Way Home

  

 "The Way Home"

By

Tessa Afsher

Synopsis - Enter the story of Ruth through a 6 week study. The story of Ruth is a wonderful tale of bravery, calling and God's provision. This story will come to life in a new ways as you dig deep in this 6 week bible study.

My thoughts  -  This happens to be one of the best bible study I've ever done!  Tessa Afsher "The Way Home " is a 6 week bible study of the story of Ruth.  This study brought the story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz to life for me and  I hope will too for others.  

I have studied the book of Ruth several times, but not like this.  Tessa Afsher brought new aspects that I never thought about. The study will have you looking at my relationship with God, your struggles to forgive other's, yourself and even God and doing the will of God. You see the strength of Ruth to leave everything she had known her whole life. I have to say that it was encouraging, soul searching, and a thought provoking study.  

Favorite quote - Spend a moment in graditude. Not for blessings. For God himself. For who He is. For His commitment to you. (Tessa Afsher)

Recommendation - I would gladly recommend this bible study to others through Facebook, bookbud, Amazon, Goodreads and Barnes and Noble.

Rating - I will give this book a 5 out of 5

Disclaimer - I received this complimentary copy from the author and was ask to give a honest review. All my thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone.

 "Daughter of Cana"

 (Jerusalem Road Book #1)

By

Angela Hunt

Synopsis: Thomas and Tasmin twins, whom were hired to oversee a wedding feast on Cana.  They begin to worry when they ran out of wine, until a guest tells Tasmin to fill the pitchers with water.  She was reluctant but the water did turned to wine.  Are you going to follow Thomas and Tasmin as they follow the Nazarene.

My Thoughts: Angela Hunt wrote another great book.  I have read several of her books and she leaves me amazed.  "Daughter of Cana" is one of her best book I've read.   It is a page turner and I felt like I was there.  This is the first book in a new series and I can't wait to read the next one. If you love a Christian historical period piece, you will need to read "Daughter of Cana" .

Favorite quote:  "I am the light of the world.  The one who follows me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life".

Rating: I am giving this book a rating of a 5 out of 5.  I will highly recommend this book to family, friends and others

Disclaimer: I received this complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley for a honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are mine.

A Rebellious Lady for the Brokenhearted Duke

 "A Rebellious Lady for the Brokenhearted Duke"

By

Leah Conolly

Synopsis: His second chance at happiness, her only chance at freedom. A love against all odds.

Elizabeth Gladstone has always been and will be a wild lady. James Graham, the widowed Duke of Darrington has the same reaction at first but she might change his mind.

My thoughts: I have to say that Leah Conolly has written a very cute, romance regency book.  You fall in love with the likeable characters from the very beginning.  You have James is a single father, whom is struggling to move forward with his life after the death of his wife. Then there is Elizabeth who is struggling to keep her independence.  Will they solve each other's problems together!  Read and see what happens! 

Favorite quote: "I find myself believing in impossible things too".

Rating: I rate 5 out of 5.  I will highly recommend this book to family and friends.

The Green Dress

"The Green Dress"

By

Liq Tolsma

My first thought about this book after reading the description was can this really be a True Crime.  This a great addition to the "True Colors" series. This book is a book with suspense, wonder and love. It's a page turner a very hard to put down.

The Green Dress is set in Boston in the 1880. The story is about a sinister plot to kill off family members. The author wrote a well written book. I spend a lot of time wondering what's next, who is doing it and especially  when the green dress would come into the story.  There were several night's that I would get up to read the book!

Favorite quote: "None of us know what life is going to bring from day to day. We just live and walk in God's Grace through it all.

I give this book a give it a 5 🌟

I will highly recommend this book to family and friends on Facebook,Bookbud, Amazon, Barnes and noble, and Goodreads.

I received this complimentary copy from Barbour and I was under no obligation to write a review.  All thoughts and opinions are mine.

     

Standoff

(Natchez Trace Park Ranger, Book 1)

By

Patricia Bradley

     If you love a book with suspense, intrigue and romance, this is a page turner for you.  I just love a book that catches my eye from the cover to the very first page.  I spent most of the book wondering what's going to happen next and "WHO" did it!

     Patricia Bradley made the characters likable. The main character is Brooke, a Natchez park ranger, whom is investigating the death of her father.  There was also Luke a childhood friend, whom just came back to town after being gone for 14 years.  There's also Jeremy, he's goal is to move up in politics.  Both men have a secret they are trying to keep from Brooke. 
     Get the book and find out what the secrets are and see all the twist and turns for yourself!

I'm giving this book a 5 out of 5

I received this complimentary copy from Revell  and netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

The White Rose Resists by Amanda Barratt

Synopsis : The ideal of a new Germany swept up Sophie Scholl in a maelstrom of patriotic fervor - - that is, until she realized the truth behind Hitler's machinations for the fatherland.  Now she and other student's in Munich, the cradle of the Nazi government, have banded together to form a group to fight for the truth: the White Rose.  Risking everything to print and distribution leaflets calling Germans to ride up against the evil permeating their country, the White Rose threads a knives edge of discovery by the Gestapo.

My Thought's : I have to begin by saying, this book about Sophie Scholl was a page turner, remarkable story line and intriguing. the book isn't just about Sophie, but about a group of friends. The author is able to make you feel like you are part of the book. What a remarkable group of young people whom had the courage to stand up for what they believed in. To go against the most horrible man in history.  To know what might happen to them if they were caught. They stood on their beliefs, with God as their anchor.

Thinking through this book, I don't know if I would have been able to do what they did. Would I be able to stand up for what I believe and know that no matter how hard thing's got God is with me and has a plan for everything.

Recommend :  I will recommend this book to friend's and family though Amazon, Bookbud, Netgalley, Barnes and Noble, Facebook, Goodread and my blog.

Rating : 5 out of 5

Disclaimer : I received this complimentary e-book copy from the author and publisher for a honest review.  All thoughts and feelings are mine.

His Lady in Hiding

By

Jen Geigle Johnson

I have to start out by saying this is the first book by Jen Geigle Johnson I've read and it defiantly will not be the last.  This book was a great page turner with several twist and turns. The story just pulls you in to the point you are wondering "What's Next".  "His Lady in Hiding" is a great regency period piece.  The main characters are very likable. The only negative part was I didn't want the story to end.

I will recommend this book to other's

Rating is 5 out of 5

This complimentary e-book copy was given to me from the author and netgalley for a honest review.  All thoughts are mine and mine alone.

 "A Letter From Munich"

 by

Meg Lelvis

What a gripping page turner!

 "A Letter From Munich" by Meg Lelvis  was a great story that starts out in 2012, where two brothers found a letter to their father at the end of WWII from a women in Munich. Will this letter explain why their dad was a different man when he came back home from the war. The letter held questions that needed to be answered. The only way to find the answers was to go to Germany and find Ariane.  What will Jack Bailey find in Germany? What will be learn about the liberation of Dachau?

This is a well researched book. It opened my eyes about what the war must have been like. This is the first book by Meg Lelvis I've read and t will not be the last.

I highly recommend this book to anyone whom like a great historical book!

I am rating this book with a 5 out of 5

I received this complimentary copy of this e-book from the author through Netgalley. All thoughts are mine and mine alone. 

 "When I Meet You" 
By
Olivia Newport

                      

Synopsis - A trunk abandoned at Denver's Union Station more than a century ago leads Jillian and Nolan to untangle the mystery on its content, which is with Pinkerton's National Detective agency at the Denver office. Nolan research the legal papers, which was found inside, while Jillian looks for the rightful owners.

My thoughts - Another great mystery with Nolan and Jillian, father and daughter team. "When I Meet you" by Olivia Newport was a wonderful addition to the "Tree of Life" series.  This is a stand alone book but I really enjoyed reading them in order.  The character's were well written and so likable. I was pulled into the story from the very first page.  I have to say that my favorite part is the relationship between Nolan and Jillian.  They both have a part to do. Nolan on the legal side and Jillian on the research side. I love the whole aspect of the genealogy aspect of the story.

I will gladly recommend this book to other's.

My rating is a five out of five.

I received this complimentary copy of this e-book from the author and netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a review.  All thoughts and feelings are mine and mine alone.

Before I call you mine by Nicole Deese

Before I called you mine

By

Nicole Deese

Synopsis - Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but there is only one match she's committed to now - The one that makes this teacher a mother. The international adoption had one requirement and that was to stay single for the foreseeable future. This wasn't a problem till Joshua came into the picture.  Joshua had a passion for creating educational technology as fascinating as his actions in the classroom. Though she tries to downplay the connection between them,his relentless pursuit of her heart her commitment to stay single to the test.

My thought -  I love how Nicole Deese has written this book to feel like you are right there. This is the first book by Nicole Deese I've read and now I want to read all of her books in the near future. I usually like historical christian, but this romance christian book has a lot of aspect in it that I liked. I love how I was pulled into the storyline from the very first page and never could put the book down. You can see the love Lauren has for children in her teaching.  I fell in love with Joshua. He was funny from his first scene in the book.  All the characters are likeable. 

I would love to recommend this book to anyone wanting a funny, tearful and loveable book.

Rating - I give this book a rating of a 5 out of 5

I received this complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was asked for a honest review and all thoughts and feelings are mine and mine alone.

Great suspense

"Silent Shadow"

By

Natalie Walters

Synopsis - Nurse Mecca Gallego moved to a small town called Walton in Georgia to protect her son from her dangerous past.  It's was a past that once defined her.  When a series of strange circumstances changed into threats from her past, she turns to one of her patients Colton Crawford.  Colton has enough problems of his own.

My Thoughts - "Silent Shadow" written by Natalie Walters is a Christian suspense novel. It is the first I've read from this author and know I would love to read more. This is the third book in a series called "Harbor Secret", but can be read as a stand alone.  "Silent Shadow is a book that pulled me in from the very first page. This book will not let you down if you like suspense, romance and adventure.  The character's are very likable. I really loved the relationship between the two main characters, Pecca and Colton. Even though Dalton was a very silent person he soon came out of his shell.

I would love to recommend this book to friends and family through Facebook, Goodreads and on Amazon.

I received this complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to write a review.

The Chisholm Trail Bride

By

Kathleen Y'Barbour

Synopsis - Eliza gentry pursuit of marriage to the son of her family's sworn enemy has cost her greatly. Not happy with her choices, her father sent her on a cattle drive. She is also watchful eye of Wyatt Creed

My thoughts - what a great addition to 'The daughter's of the Mayflower". "The Chisholm Trail Bride" is full of adventure, romance, intrigue and a great story line.I fell in love with Eliza attitude of standing up for herself.  She's a strong women!
The character's are very amiable. The story was greatly written and was easy to follow. You will find adventure, romance and drama.

I'm giving this book a 5 out of a 5 rating

I will love to recommend this book to friend and family on Facebook.

I received this complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to write a review

"The Crow's Call "

By

Wanda E. Brunstetter

Synopsis - When Vernon King, his son, and son-in-law are involved in a terrible accident, three women are left to cope with their death's as they become the sole provider of the family they have left.

My thoughts - I have to say there is nothing I've read by Wanda E. Brunstetter that I haven't fell in love with. She knows how to bring the book to like and you feel like your right in the story. The storyline was great. I fell in love with the characters especially with Amy and also Jared.

Favorite quote - "With God, all things are possible."

I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars

 I will gladly recommend this book to family and friends.

 " I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. "

The Blue Cloak

By

Shannon McNear

Intrigue, shocking and the unknown is how I would describe "The Blue Cloak". "The Blue Cloak" is a great addition to the " True Colors - Historical Stories of American Crime.

My thoughts - The thought that this actually happened is hard to believe. I feel Shannon McNear did a well written book with a lot of  research. It helped for me to understand the content in this book by the information at the beginning.The author did give a note at the beginning to let people know that this might be a trigger for some.

I would recommend a 4 out of 5 because it was very hard to read, but it is true.

I will recommend this book to family and friends.

I received this complimentary copy from Barbour and am under no obligation to write a review.

        Like Flames in the Night     

By

Connilyn Cossette  

Connolly Cossette has become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction. Her ability  to create vivid, historically authentic world with a wonderful memorable cast of characters.

Synopsis - Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret mission inside the stronghold of Shechem.
Fresh off the battlefield, Loyal returns home to discover his beloved daughter is dead. He goes to hunt down the killer.  When an opportunity to pave a path to a Hebrew victory arises can Tirzah convince Loyal to fight along side her.

My thoughts -" Like Flames in the Night" is the last book in the "Cities of Refuge" series. It's a stand alone book, but I would recommend reading all of the book's. It is a very enjoyable read from the very first book to the very last one.  In "Like Flames in the Night", we get to see some of our old friends from previous book's. It was so hard to say goodbye to these amazing friend I've come to love. There is intrigue, adventure and love for family, friend's, new relationships and most importantly God.

I will recommend this book to family and friends.

I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars

I received complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was under no obligation to write a review. All thoughts and feelings are mine

"The Runaway Girl : A Titanic Love Story"

By

Jobs Bacarr

The Runaway Girl was such an easy read. You are drawn into the story at the very beginning.  The author has a way of creating a vivid, historically authentic world of the Titanic through this wonderful story. You will start to love the favorable characters and the great storyline.

 "The Runaway Girl: A Titanic Love Story is a worthy book to curl up with during this cold winter days and read a story of love, friendship and adventure.

I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars

" I received this complimentary e-book from the publisher and netgalley. I was under no obligation to write a review. All thought and feeling are mine and mine alone" .

The Star of Persia

By

Jill Eileen Smith

A must read! A fabulous book you will not be able to put down! The Star of Persia is a book that draws you in from the very first page. This is the second book I have read of Jill Eileen Smith and it defiantly won't be the last. She know how to pull you in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down.

Synopsis - In Xerxes world, he was wanting to complete a task that his father started.  This task was finish his plans to win a war.  While he was planning this war, there was trouble brewing between his two wives.  Vashti and Amestris were by no mean friends.  Vashti was the love of the kings life and Amestris and the kings mother couldn't stand that.  Then there was a time that Hadassah was brought into the picture.  Her name was changed to save herself and her people.  Esther was born and a new queen was born in Persia.  This story is filled with courage, love and duty to fulfill the past.

My thoughts - I could tell that a lot of research went into this book.  Jill Eileen stayed to the story of Esther.  I have to say that I don't remember a story that touched me more that this story of Esther.  Esther showed real courage in a difficult time in the bible.  One woman stood up and helped to save the Jews from destruction.  It is through her love and faith of God that helped her and protected her.

I will give this book a 5 out of 5 stars

I will be recommending this book to friends and family

I received this e-book from the publisher through Netgalley. I was under no obligation to do a review.  All thoughts and feelings are mine own.

 

 

 

Isaiah's Legacy

 

By

 

Mesu Andrews

 

 

I have to admit that Mesu Andrews is a great storyteller!  She knows how to bring a historical story to life.  I sometimes struggle when I read stories in the bible and she was able to show me what the time was like and just made me feel like I was there. Isaiah's legacy drew me into the story from the first page.  You can tell that the author spent a lot of time researching the history during the time of King Manasseh.

 

This story is about a young girl Shullie and her relationship with Judea's future king Manasseh.  She was brought into the picture to tutor Manasseh.  It was during this time the Shullie was forced to learn the art of worshipping pagan god's.  Some sections of Shullie story was hard for me to read, but it was necessary to understand how Manasseh became one of the worse kings in Judea. 

 

I am giving this book a 4 star's out of 5.

 

I will be recommending this book to my family and friends

 

 

[I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Netglley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.]

 



 "Hopes Highest Mountain"

 By

Misty Beller

Hopes Highest Mountain written by Misty Beller is one of my favorite.  I love Misty Beller books and I'm not disappointed by this book.  This book is about a outbreak of small pox and getting their much needed medicine.  It's a book of faith and love, which is always a great combination. I just love the characters, because they are so likeable.  Misty made you think you are back in this time where outbreaks of any kind was ten fold. The one amazing thing is I couldn't put it down.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes a great book!

I give it a 5 out of

This is a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and I am under no obligation to post a review.

The Blizzard Bride

The Blizzard Bride" is book 11 in the "Daughters of the Mayflower" series. This like all in this series is a stand alone.  "The Blizzard Bride" was written by Susanna Dietze.  The story is set in the year of 1888. It was a page turn and filled with adventure, love and a funny seen with a skunk. I can see that the author spent a lot of time researching the historical aspect of this book.  The characters are likeable and I couldn't wait to see what happens next. I will definitely read The Blizzard Bride again.

I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars

I will love recommend this book to anyone who want a great Christian Historical fiction.

I received this complimentary copy of th this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review.

The Rebel Bride

The Rebel Bride

By

Shannon MacNear

"The Rebel Bride" was a wonderful addition to the Daughters of the Mayflower" series. The civil war was one of the most bloodiest war ever fought . Families were torn apart because of what side they fought on. It was brother against brother.  This is the first book by Shannon MacNear I have read and she didn't disappoint me. Shannon MacNear wrote a great story of love, war and forgiveness.

I give this a 5 out of 5

I would gladly recommend this book to anyone who likes a great book!

I received this complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review

The Gray Chamber

 "The Gray Chamber"

By

Grace Hitchcock

The author Grace Hitchcock wrote a great addition to the "True Colors - Historical Stories of American Crime".

There is several things about this book I found interesting. The author made Edyth Foster a very likable person. Edith was funny, not afraid to be different for the time period of 1887. She was not a prime and proper woman till Lavinia (her uncle's step daughter) came to town. She loved to ride a velocipede and loved fencing, which was a male sport.  Through fencing, she fell in love with her instructor Bane, who never saw her in a romantic light.
She had everything going for her, till her world changed forever.

The other things I found interesting is the asylum. It was so easy to have someone committed during the 1800's.  Back then the treatment was horrendous! Everything from lack of food, locking up while tied to their cot and taken to a room no one ever wants to go, the dreaded room called the gray chamber. 

I would recommend this book to anyone. I'm giving th is book 

a five out of five stars.

The was a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and I was under no obligation to post a review.