About the Book When schoolteacher Elsie Mitchell meets rugged William Benton on a train platform in Albany, it appears they have nothing in common. He isn’t the sort of fellow a proper young woman of the 1890s would ever speak to, much less become involved with. But when she arrives at her small town in the Adirondack Mountains, Elsie is offered a job as caregiver for this mysterious out-of-towner’s niece and nephew, who’ve been tragically orphaned. Heartbroken for them, she accepts. Unknown to her, William is an undercover Pinkerton agent posing as a lumber-company foreman. He’s never wanted family—his work is too dangerous. Yet as Elsie transforms his house into a home and he spends time with the children, he feels drawn to family life—and to Elsie. As a good Christian, Elsie is troubled by William’s secrets…though she does find him intriguing. And when a sinister figure from her past arrives, Elsie and William will have to trust in faith and newfound love to protect their unlikely family from danger. About the Author Tracey considers herself a small town gal writing small town books. An Amazon Top Ten bestselling historical romance author, Tracey sold her first book on 9/9/99! Tracey’s books have been translated into several languages. She has appeared on the award winning Cox Cable Television show, Page One and at the famous Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC. She holds membership in Romance Writers of America, American Christian Fiction Writers and Novelists Inc. Tracey writes small town, sweet and inspirational historical romances. When not busy writing, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family and making her husband crazy with renovation projects on their 1860’s home. Her upcoming release an inspirational historical romance, A Changed Agent, (Waterfall Press) will be out in July 2016. Tracey invites you to like her Facebook page. ReviewFrom the turn of the first page, readers will become sucked right in to this adventure filled undercover Pinkerton agent story. From a mysterious and unsuspecting lawman and the man he is hunting, to the sweet and adorable children, to the unexpected romance, this story will capture the heart of readers. This story is exciting and will keep readers wondering what will happen next with the development of the characters and their stories and the author’s beautiful storytelling. Readers will not want to put down this fast paced and enjoyable tale!
Series: The Adirondack Pinkertons Genre: historical, romance Publisher: Waterfall Press Publication date: July 19, 2016 Number of pages: 242 Other books in the series: 2-The Heart of an Agent Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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First Line Fridays -- Cinder
2/27/2020
 via Hoarding Books Happy Friday and welcome to First Line Fridays! Today I'm posting a line from Cinder by Marissa Meyer.
Which cover do you prefer? First Line: The screw through Cinder's ankel had rusted, the engraved cross marks worn to a mangled circle. What are you reading? What is your first line?
Open the book nearest you and post the first line in the comments below... Then head on over to Hoarding Books and link up! And then hop around the linky to visit other blog stops. About the Book After years of hiding her true nature, Miss Temperance Flowerdew is finally enjoying freedom outside of the shadow of her relations, so the last thing she expected on her way to work was to be grabbed off the street by a stranger and put on a train bound for Chicago. When Mr. Gilbert Cavendish is called upon to rescue a missing woman, he follows the trail to Chicago only to discover that the woman is his good friend, Temperance. Before they can discover who was behind her abduction, they're spotted alone together by a New York society matron, putting their reputations at risk. Even though Gilbert is willing to propose marriage, Temperance is determined not to lose her newfound independence. But when the misunderstanding in Chicago escalates into a threat on her life, accepting Gilbert's help in solving the mystery may lead to more than she ever could have dreamed. About the Author Jen Turano is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Clothing and Textiles. She pursued a career in management for nine years before switching to full-time motherhood after the birth of her son. When she's not writing, Jen can be found watching her teenage son participate in various activities, taking long walks with her husband and dog, socializing with friends, or delving into a good book. She lives in suburban Denver, Colorado. Learn more at www.jenturano.com. ReviewFrom page one, readers will be giggling their way through this charming and humorous story. Author Jen Turano is an excellent storyteller and always manages to capture the attention of her readers with her ridiculous, but beloved characters and the silly situations they get themselves into. From a kidnapping to several other surprising events, readers will not be disappointed with the charm and humor in this tale. And of course there is the delightful romance between the main character and her beloved friend. This story will easily become a favorite of fans of Turano’s books. This story is an excellent conclusion to the Apart from the Crowd series.
Series: Apart from the Crowd Genre: historical, romance Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: July 31, 2018 Number of pages: 359 Other books in the series: 0.5-At Your Request 1-Behind the Scenes 2-Out of the Ordinary Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, and authors, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited OR pre-ordered/purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. About the Author Amy Lynn Green is a publicist by day and a freelance writer on nights and weekends. She was the 2014 winner of the Family Fiction short story contest, and her articles have been featured in Crosswalk, Focus on the Family magazines, and other faith-based publications over the past 10 years. This is her first novel. Learn more at www.amygreenbooks.com. About the BookJohanna Berglund didn’t want to return to her small Midwest town for any reason, and certainly not to become a translator at a German prisoner of war camp. She arrives to find the once-sleepy community exploding with hostility toward the prisoners and those who work at the camp. Her friend Peter Ito, a military intelligence instructor, encourages her to give the town that rejected her a second chance, and as Johanna interacts with the men of the camp and censors their mail, she begins to see the prisoners in a more sympathetic light. But when the men her country is fighting become the men she is fighting for, she must decide who to trust—and whose side she’s truly on. And now for the cover reveal... |
