A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh (Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley #1) by Carolyn Miller -- Review
4/17/2019
About the Book Can a proper noble lady find a future with a fossil-hunting man of faith? As the daughter of Viscount Aynsley, Caroline Hatherleigh knows every rule of society--and she's always followed them precisely. But when she visits south Devonshire and encounters a fossil-hunting scientist and his sister, her assumptions about what is right are shaken. Questions she has never considered about the importance of friendship and faith suddenly confront her--and her comfortable understanding about how the world works is thrown off balance. What if God wants to be the center of her life, rather than merely a social obligation? Gideon Kirby loves science, and hunting down proof of past lives is a joy he won't willingly give up. But his scientific leanings are being challenged both by his personal beliefs and by local smugglers in the Devonshire countryside. And every day his sister's illness becomes more desperate, her care growing more demanding. Adding a viscount's daughter to the mix is a complication Gideon never expected--especially since he must stay far away from this young woman he's falling for in order to protect his beloved sister's secret. When a mysterious stranger visits the village, that secret will be exposed, no matter how Gideon fights. Then tragedy strikes in a smugglers' cave. And the threat of scandal may lead to broken hearts and passionless propriety. Will the shaky bond these two have nurtured be strong enough to overcome their differences--or will the trust they've withheld from each other tear three lives apart? About the Author Carolyn Miller lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of Regency romance, Carolyn's previous novels have won several contests, including the 2014 RWA "Touched by Love" and 2014 ACFW Gensis contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and My Book Therapy. ReviewCarolyn Miller has written a beautiful story about family, friendship, and love. This story takes a fun twist on the unexpected friendship and romance a fossil-hunting scientist, his sister, and a woman of society. Miller has done her research for both the science and the history in her story, making the story even better. The friendships and romance in this story are fun and readers will easily relate to these character’s emotions and situations. Readers will enjoy how Miller thinks outside the box when writing her regency romance stories, coming up with stories such as this one with a fossil-hunting scientist and a woman of society. This is a story that readers of regency romance will find delight in.
Series: Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley Genre: historical, regency, romance Publisher: Kregel Publications Publication date: March 19, 2019 Number of pages: 336 Other books in the series: 2-Underestimating Miss Cecilia (releasing July 2019) 3-Misleading Miss Verity (releasing November 2019) A review copy of this book was provided by Kregel Publications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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 About the book Sober businessman Seb Ward may have come from a wealthy lumber-baron family in Minnesota, but he knows that appearances can be deceiving, and that his illustrious family is pretty dysfunctional. Being in another state has provided the buffer he sought from his father’s misdeeds, but when a little boy shows up on a train… a little boy who looks enough like Seb to be his own child… Seb’s faced with a dilemma. Raise the boy as his own, or let his mother suffer the embarrassment of “a brother by another mother.” And when the boy takes a shine to the Rachel Eichas, the newly contracted school teacher, Seb can’t help but do the same. But Rachel was raised by an unloving, business-first father and there’s no way she’s looking for those same qualities in a husband. Can she see through Seb’s focus and drive to find the loving man within? About the Author Multi-published, award-winning, bestselling author Ruth Logan Herne is living her dream of being a published author and having the time of her life doing it. Born to a poor family in Rochester, NY, Ruthy draws on her early years and her many years of dealing with today's young families and businesses to create beautiful, heartfelt small-town stories of faith, hope and love... while adopting her favorite non-Scripture quotes "Plenty of time for rest in the grave" (Ben Franklin) and "No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." (Eleanor Roosevelt) and one can always depend on Yoda "There is no try. There is do or do not." Succinct... and true. :) She loves chatting with readers on facebook at Ruth Logan Herne or follow Ruthy on Twitter, visit her website or stop by Seekerville (www.seekerville.blogspot.com) or pop by the Yankee Belle Cafe where Ruthy and several lovely authors share recipes, facts, photos and just plain old life! (www.yankeebellecafe.blogspot.com). ReviewRuth Logan Herne has written an absolutely delightful and heart-warming story in A Most Inconvenient Love. This story is about hardworking people, overcoming untrue judgements from idle gossipers in a small town, and falling in love. Herne has written a story that will captivate readers and tug at their heart-strings as they come to know the relatable characters in the story. Familiar characters from The Sewing Sisters’ Society novella collection also show up in this sweet novel. Readers will delight in this story from cover to cover. Readers of historical romance and those that have enjoyed Herne’s previous work will not want to miss this fun new story!
Series: Prairie Brides Genre: historical, romance Publisher: Indie Publication date: February 26, 2019 Number of pages: 237 A review copy of this book was provided by JustRead Publicity Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Book 3 in the Beauty in Flight Series: The truth is out, but will it set her free or land her in the grave? Harper doesn’t want to return to Maryland to face the police. The mess she left behind makes her look guilty of the worst, but it’s too late to run again. Red is safe and the authorities are waiting. At least Jack is by her side. Now that Jack nows the truth, his feelings for Harper are deeper than ever. He’s not about to leave her side, especially knowing a killer is after her. But Derrick is on their trail, and he’s come unhinged. And he may not be the biggest threat lurking. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of the Beauty in Flight series. Buy it today. About the Author Robin Patchen writes contemporary Christian suspense, romance, and romantic suspense. Her books are often set in New England, where she grew up. She creates strong, protective heroes and intelligent, courageous heroines. For a free book, join her newsletter at https://robinpatchen.com/AmazonFree. Aside from her family and her Savior, Robin Patchen has two loves--writing and traveling. If she could combine them, she'd spend a lot of time sitting in front of her laptop at sidewalk cafes and ski lodges and beachside burger joints. She'd visit every place in the entire world--twice, if possible--and craft stories and tell people about her Savior. Alas, time is too short and money is too scarce for Robin to traipse all over the globe, even if her husband and kids wanted to go with her. So she stays in Oklahoma, shares the Good News when she can, and writes to illustrate the unending grace of God through the power and magic of story. ReviewAs with book two in the series, book three picks up right where the previous book leaves off as if it were a continuation of the pervious book. This epic and thrilling ending is not one that readers of the first two novels will want to miss. It ties together everything that has taken place over the three novels and brings this exciting series to a close. As fast paced and intense as the previous novels in the series, readers will not want to miss this romantic suspense story’s ending!
Series: Beauty in Flight Genre: suspense, romance, Christian Publisher: JDO Publishing Publication date: April 9, 2019 Number of pages: 140 Other books in the series: 1-Beauty in Flight 2-Beauty in Hiding A review copy of this book was provided by JustRead Publicity Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Book 2 in the Beauty in Flight series: Harper’s second chance at life will become a second stint in prison if anyone connects her to those two dead men. Nutfield, New Hampshire, is as good a place as any to hide from the murderer Harper left behind in Maryland. All she has to do is lie low and make enough money to keep herself and Red alive until she can figure out who her enemies are. Jack Rossi is mystified by his beautiful new tenant and her confused grandfather. Something's not right, but the love he sees between them and the care she takes of the old man convinces Jack they're trustworthy. As drawn as he is to Harper, she’s his tenant, so she’s off limits. Derrick, Harper's ex-boyfriend and Red’s grandson, needs to find his grandfather and get his hands on the old man’s money before Derrick ends up with a bullet in the skull. And when he gets his hands on Harper, she’ll be sorry for what she’s put him through. Harper and Jack grow closer, but so do her enemies. If the truth comes out, she may lose her freedom—or her life. Don’t miss Beauty in Hiding, Book 2 in the Beauty in Flight series. Preorder it today. About the Author Robin Patchen writes contemporary Christian suspense, romance, and romantic suspense. Her books are often set in New England, where she grew up. She creates strong, protective heroes and intelligent, courageous heroines. For a free book, join her newsletter at https://robinpatchen.com/AmazonFree. Aside from her family and her Savior, Robin Patchen has two loves--writing and traveling. If she could combine them, she'd spend a lot of time sitting in front of her laptop at sidewalk cafes and ski lodges and beachside burger joints. She'd visit every place in the entire world--twice, if possible--and craft stories and tell people about her Savior. Alas, time is too short and money is too scarce for Robin to traipse all over the globe, even if her husband and kids wanted to go with her. So she stays in Oklahoma, shares the Good News when she can, and writes to illustrate the unending grace of God through the power and magic of story. ReviewThis story picks up right where book one in the series leaves off. It reads as a continuation and continues the intense and suspense filled story. The story will once again keep readers on the edge of their toes and keep them guessing. This is the type of story that readers will want to stay up late to finish. A fun fast paced and thrilling romantic suspense that readers will enjoy. Once again with a cliff hanger ending, readers will immediately want to pick up book three in the series to continue the story.
Series: Beauty in Flight Genre: suspense, romance, Christian Publisher: JDO Publishing Publication date: March 12, 2019 Number of pages: 256 Other books in the series: 1-Beauty in Flight 3-Beauty in Battle A review copy of this book was provided by JustRead Publicity Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  About the Book Her beauty once opened doors, but the felony conviction now slams them shut. Harper Cloud used to love the gilded glamour of Las Vegas, but on the far side of prison, she sees the cracks in the veneer. These days, she keeps her head down and focuses on the elderly patients in her care. Even her new wealthy east-coast boyfriend, Derrick, can't entice her away. She's trusted men before, and look where that got her. She tries to brush off the feeling that she's being watched. She won't allow a baseless paranoia to derail her life. But when she's followed home one night, her pursuer gets within a hair's breadth of grabbing her. She knows it's time to get away from Las Vegas. Maybe Derrick can be trusted. Maybe his job offer—to care for his aging grandfather in Maryland—will be the second chance she needs. But Derrick has secrets of his own, secrets that could take him down--and take Harper with him. Can there be a second chance for someone like her? Buy Beauty in Flight today , Book 1 in a 3-book-series that’ll keep you guessing until the very end. About the Author Robin Patchen writes contemporary Christian suspense, romance, and romantic suspense. Her books are often set in New England, where she grew up. She creates strong, protective heroes and intelligent, courageous heroines. For a free book, join her newsletter at https://robinpatchen.com/AmazonFree. Aside from her family and her Savior, Robin Patchen has two loves--writing and traveling. If she could combine them, she'd spend a lot of time sitting in front of her laptop at sidewalk cafes and ski lodges and beachside burger joints. She'd visit every place in the entire world--twice, if possible--and craft stories and tell people about her Savior. Alas, time is too short and money is too scarce for Robin to traipse all over the globe, even if her husband and kids wanted to go with her. So she stays in Oklahoma, shares the Good News when she can, and writes to illustrate the unending grace of God through the power and magic of story. ReviewFrom author Robin Patchen comes a fast paced, thrilling, and page turning romantic suspense story that will keep readers on their toes. From page one, this suspense story will keep readers on the edge of their seats not wanting to put it down. There is plenty of unexpected and page turning thrills that will keep readers up late into the night. Patchen has written a fun and thrilling read with a cliff hanger ending with the story picking up again in book two. Readers that enjoy fast paced romantic suspense will thoroughly enjoy this novel!
Series: Beauty in Flight Genre: suspense, romance, Christian Publisher: JDO Publishing Publication date: January 22, 2019 Number of pages: 201 Other books in the series: 2-Beauty in Hiding 3-Beauty in Battle A review copy of this book was provided by JustRead Publicity Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. First Line Fridays -- The Memory House
4/11/2019
 via Hoarding Books Today I'm posting a line from The Memory House by Rachel Hauck.  My First Line: BECK Manhattan, New York She was never afraid of the dark. But the light? Now that terrified her. 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 When the trials of life seem too much to bear, joy can feel beyond reach. However, with words of encouragement and hope, author Ganel-Lyn Condie reassures readers that joy is not only possible but also well within our grasp as we choose to turn to the Lord with our burdens. The next in the popular With God series, I Can Choose Joy with God is a powerful compilation of essays written by women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that offers a compelling look at the struggles they faced and how they found joy even in their darkest hours. From parental concerns to financial hardships to debilitating anxiety, these personal accounts demonstrate the incomparable strength that can be harnessed through faith in a loving Heavenly Father. Though no one can avoid being tossed by the tempestuous sea of mortality, everyone can find true joy as they hold tight to the lifeline of salvation Jesus Christ provides. About the Author Ganel-Lyn Condie is dedicated to her family, faith, and inspiring others to live a more balanced life. She loves teaching others through her writing, speaking, and consulting.
Ganel-Lyn lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing personal spiritual practices that will empower others to live purposeful and joyful lives. Ganel-Lyn enjoys writing a column, "Everyday Faith," for the Daily Herald newspaper in Utah. Ganel-Lyn's first book, "I Can Do Hard Things with God" [Covenant Communications, February 2015] was a bestseller, inspiring readers all over the world to do their own “hard things” with God. Healing from a major chronic illness and overcoming infertility to become the mother to two miracle children, Ganel-Lyn has learned, first hand, how to do "hard things with God." "I Can Forgive with God," the newly released sequel to "Hard Things," is a compilation of inspirational essays of women who have overcome and forgiven in the face of devastating tragedies and trials. Ganel-Lyn looks forward to one more book releasing later in 2016 and another two books coming in early 2017. She loves growing older, and after 25 years of marriage, Ganel-Lyn believes that a life of LEARNING is a life of LOVE. She is known for teaching gospel principles and inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity and heart. Ganel-Lyn is an award-winning journalist and the former editor of Wasatch Woman magazine. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education and psychology from Arizona State University. She lives in Utah with her husband and two children. About the Book When Beck Holiday lost her father in the North Tower on 9/11, she also lost her memories of him. Eighteen years later, she’s a tough New York City cop burdened with a damaging secret, suspended for misconduct, and struggling to get her life in order. Meanwhile a mysterious letter arrives informing her she’s inherited a house along Florida’s northern coast, and what she discovers there will change her life forever. Matters of the heart only become more complicated when she runs into handsome Bruno Endicott, a driven sports agent who fondly recalls the connection they shared as teenagers. But Beck doesn’t remember that, either. Decades earlier, widow Everleigh Applegate lives a steady, uneventful life with her widowed mother after a tornado ripped through Waco, Texas, and destroyed her new, young married life. When she runs into old high school friend Don Callahan, she begins to yearn for change. Yet no matter how much she longs to love again, she is hindered by a secret she can never share. Fifty years separate the women but through the power of love and miracle of faith, they each find healing in a beautiful Victorian known affectionately as The Memory House. About the Author Rachel Hauck is an award winning, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journalbestselling author. Her book The Wedding Dress was named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times Book Reviews. She is a double RITA finalist, and a Christy and Carol Award Winner. Her book, Once Upon A Prince, first in the Royal Wedding Series, was filmed for an Original Hallmark movie. Rachel has been awarded the prestigious Career Achievement Award for her body of original work by Romantic Times Book Reviews. A member of the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers, she teaches workshops and leads worship at the annual conference. She is a past Mentor of The Year. At home, she’s a wife, writer, worship leader and works out at the gym semi-enthusiastically. A graduate of Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) with a degree in Journalism, she’s a former sorority girl and a devoted Ohio State football fan. Her bucket list is to stand on the sidelines with Ryan Day. She lives in sunny central Florida with her husband and ornery cat. ExcerptReviewRachel Hauck has written a beautiful and emotion filled story that will capture the attention of and touch the heart of readers. Hauck’s The Memory House is absolutely beautiful and written in such a way that readers will easily fall in love with and relate to the strength, struggle, heartbreak, and healing of the characters. From page one, Hauck draws readers into her fascinating story, keeping them coming back for more and not wanting to put it down. After the turn of the last page, this powerful heart-breaking and heart-wrenching story is one that will stay on the minds of readers for days. Genre: Christian, contemporary, historical, duel timeline Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication date: April 2, 2019 Number of pages: 384 An ARC review copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Read with Audra. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveway Enter the giveaway HERE. Tour Landing PageVisit the tour landing page HERE.
 Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for The Unexpected Champion by Mary Connealy with JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: The Unexpected Champion Series: High Sierra Sweethearts, Book 3 Author: Mary Connealy Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Release Date: March 5, 2019 Genre: Historical Romance / Western They’re as Different as Could Be. But They’ll Need to Trust Each Other to Survive the Wilderness . . . and the Dangers Chasing Them. City dweller John McCall never expected to be out in the High Sierras of 1868 on a wild-goose chase to find the Chiltons’ supposedly lost grandson. But now that he’s out here, things have gotten even more complicated, mostly due to wildcat Penny Scott. She’s not like any woman he’s ever met–comfortable in the woods, with a horse, and with a gun. When Penny and John are taken against their will by a shadowy figure looking for evidence they don’t have, both realize they’ve stumbled into something dangerous. With their friends and family desperately searching for them, Penny and John must make a daring escape. When they emerge back into the real world, they discover their kidnapper just won’t stop. This city man and country woman must bring a powerful, ruthless man to justice, all while fighting a very inconvenient attraction to each other. About the Author Photo courtesy of Ginger Murray Photography Mary Connealy writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has more than half a million books in print. She is the author of the popular series Wild at Heart, Kincaid Brides, Trouble in Texas, Lassoed in Texas, Sophie’s Daughters, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero. CONNECT WITH MARY: website, facebook, twitter, instagram You can also find Mary at these sites: Seekerville and Petticoats & Pistols ReviewThe Unexpected Champion by Mary Connealy, the third book in her High Sierra Sweethearts series is a fast paced, quick, western, adventure story that readers will enjoy. Although the story is a bit hard to get into in the beginning and tends to drag a little, readers that enjoy westerns with danger and adventure will enjoy this story. Connealy’s characters are filled with tender hearts with the focus of family and protecting those they love. This story also brings along some of the previous characters in series, bringing more fun to the story. Readers of Connealy’s previous novels will be sure to enjoy this one as well. Series: High Sierra Sweethearts Genre: historical, romance, western Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: March 5, 2019 Number of pages: 320 Other books in the series: 1-The Accidental Guardian 2-The Reluctant Warrior A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher via JustRead Publicity Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway (1) winner will win
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 via Hoarding Books Today I'm posting a line from The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King book 1 in the The Hundredth Queen Series.  My First Line: Snowy mountains tear into the ashen sky, their jagged peaks pearly, like wolverine fangs. 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. |