About the Book ITALY, 1943 As war tears her country apart, Franca Chessari's sole focus is on supporting her family amid Nazi occupation. But when her parents, both high-ranking partisans, go missing, Franca is compelled to take action---even if it means crossing enemy lines to save those she loves. Peter Weimer is a German soldier forced into a war he abhors. When he can take no more of the Nazi atrocities he’s been forced to witness, he deserts the German army—a decision that brands him as an enemy. Franca and Peter were nothing more than two strangers from enemy countries, but when their paths collide amid the horrors of war, they are swept into an epic journey of chilling danger, unparalleled courage, and a sweeping passion that could cost them everything they have fought for. About the Author Melinda Sue Sanchez has been passionate about books and the worlds and people they bring to life since childhood. She wrote her first book in second grade and her first poetry at age ten. Her love of reading and writing blossomed into writing full novels and resulted in her first book, The Fisherman's Daughter being published by Covenant Books in 2018. Her next novel, The Enemy Between Us will be released in July 2020 and will continue the saga of The Fisherman's Daughter. We'll see Franca and Peter, two mortal enemies forced into hiding from the Nazis together, and fighting a forbidden attraction to one another as they traverse the battlefields of Italy to save their families. Melinda lives in AZ with her handsome husband, beautiful family. several dogs, a cat, bird, snake, turtle and hundreds of books. ReviewAuthor Melinda Sue Sanchez shares a heart-wrenching WWII story, including a unique point of view of the Italians, drawing readers into her tale. The first part of the story reads much like women’s fiction, but as the story develops, the romance does as well. This story is about two “enemies,” Franca and Peter, that because of the war meet and develop a relationship, which they fight to some degree, especially Franca. But eventually Franca let’s Peter break down her defenses and they fall in love, regardless to the fact that he is a German Nazi. Sanchez has crafted a beautiful and stunning adventure filled romance story that readers will delight in.
Genre: historical, romance, WWII Publisher: Covenant Communications Publication date: July 6, 2020 Number of pages: 288 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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About the Book Upon discovering an abandoned baby, Pastor Abe Merivale joins efforts with Zoe Hart, one of the newly arrived bride-ship women, to care for the infant. With mounting pressure to find the baby a home, Abe offers his hand as Zoe's groom. But after a hasty wedding, they soon realize their marriage of convenience is not so convenient after all. About the Author Jody Hedlund is an award-winning and bestselling author of inspirational historical romances for both youth and adults. As a busy mama-writer, she has the wonderful privilege of teaching her crew of 5 children at home. In between grading math papers and giving spelling tests, she occasionally does a load of laundry and washes dishes. When she's not busy being a mama, you can find her in front of her laptop working on another of her page-turning stories. She loves reading almost as much as she loves writing, especially when it also involves chocolate and coffee. ReviewAuthor Jody Hedlund has written and absolutely beautiful marriage of convenience story in her novel A Bride of Convenience. The story is of pushing through the struggles of living in the colonies. It’s about overcoming unexpected circumstances, including an unexpected marriage and then a rapidly growing family, as well as rediscovering a lost brother. And most of there is the romance that will take away the breath of readers as swoon with the romantic tension throughout the story. Readers will love the compassion and the love that Zoe has for orphaned children and the faith of Paster Abe and as they come to create a family all their own. This story is delightful from cover to cover and readers will not want to set it down.
Series: The Bride Ships Genre: historical, romance, Christian Publisher: Bethany House Publication date: June 30, 2020 Number of pages: 352 Other books in the series: 1-A Reluctant Bride 2-The Runaway Bride 4-Almost a Bride (coming August 25, 2020) 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. Lakeshire Park by Megan Walker -- Review
7/14/2020
About the Book Brighton, England 1820 Amelia Moore wants only one thing—to secure the future happiness of her younger sister, Clara. With their stepfather’s looming death, the two sisters will soon be on their own—without family, a home, or a penny to their names. When an invitation arrives to join a house party at Lakeshire Park, Amelia grasps at the chance. If she can encourage a match between Clara and their host, Sir Ronald, then at least her sister will be taken care of. Little does she know that another guest, the arrogant and overconfident Mr. Peter Wood, is after the same goal for his own sister. Amelia and Peter begin a rivalry that Amelia has no choice but to win. But competing against Peter—and eventually playing by his rules—makes Amelia vulnerable to losing the only thing she has left to claim: her heart. About the Author Megan Walker was raised on a berry farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where her imagination took her to times past and worlds away. While earning her degree in Early Childhood Education, she married her one true love and started a family. But her imaginings of Regency England wouldn't leave her alone, so she picked up a pen. And the rest is history. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and three children. ReviewFrom the turn of the very first page, author Megan Walker has written a charming and delightful regency romance that readers will absolutely adore. The story is sweet and engaging and will leave readers with a warm fuzzy feeling. Readers will easily connect to the main character, Amelia, as she is striving to take care of and ensure that her sister is happy. A beautifully written story filled with hardships and cruelties, with an unexpected romance, readers will definitely want to pick up this enchanting story.
Genre: historical, regency, romance Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publication date: April 7, 2020 Number of pages: 320 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 SeriesJoin five school friends as they venture out into the world of Regency England, determined to keep the promise they made to each other: to marry only for true love. As Phoebe, Daphne, Isabel, Marah, and Lavinia pass their good luck bracelet between them, readers will travel from society London to the white cliffs of Dover to the high seas. Love sometimes seems far beyond their reach, but perhaps with a little bit of luck, they each will find their own forever afters. And now for the covers... |
