Worlds lie between the marketplaces of India and the halls of a magnificent country estate like Highland Hall. Will Julia be able to find her place when a governess is neither upstairs family nor downstairs help? 

Missionary Julia Foster loves working alongside her parents, ministering and caring for young girls in India. But when the family must return to England due to illness, she readily accepts the burden for her parents’ financial support. Taking on a job at Highland Hall as governess, she quickly finds that teaching her four privileged, ill-mannered charges at a grand estate is more challenging than expected, and she isn’t sure what to make of the estate’s preoccupied master, Sir William Ramsey.

Widowed and left to care for his two young children and his deceased cousin’s two teenage girls, William is consumed with saving the estate from financial ruin. The last thing he needs is the distraction coming of a kindhearted-yet-determined governess who seems to be quietly transforming his household with her persuasive personality, vibrant prayer life, and strong faith.

While both are tending past wounds and guarding fragile secrets, Julia and William are determined to do what it takes to save their families--common ground that proves fertile for unexpected feelings. But will William choose Julia’s steadfast heart and faith over the wealth and power he needs to secure Highland Hall’s future?

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​Carrie Turansky has loved reading since she first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books.  Her love for writing began when she penned her first novel at age twelve.  She is now the award-winning author of fourteen inspirational romance novels and novellas.
 
Carrie and her husband, Scott, who is a pastor, author, and speaker, have been married for more than thirty-six years and make their home in New Jersey.  They often travel together on ministry trips and to visit their five adult children and four grandchildren.  Carrie also leads the women’s ministry at her church, and when she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time working in her flower gardens and cooking healthy meals for friends and family.

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A delightful and enchanting read, author Carrie Turansky will capture the heart of her readers in book one of her Edwardian Brides series, The Governess of Highland Hall.  In this beautiful historical fiction love story, previous missionary, now governess, Julia Foster, becomes an essential part of Sir William Ramsey’s household.  But with their different stations in life, can love blossom, or be held in reserve.  Readers will fall in love with the story and the characters of this wonderfully crafted story from page one.  Fans of historical fiction and the television series Downton Abbey will be delighted with this book.
 
Series: Edwardian Brides
Genre: historical; romance; 20th century; romance; Christian
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Publication date: October 15, 213
Number of pages: 336

Other books in the series:
2-The Daughter of Highland Hall
3-A Refuge at Highland Hall
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

A review copy of this book was provided by Penguin Random House.

Abrianna Cunningham has always viewed her longtime friend, Wade Ackerman, as
a protective brother. Lately, however, she's begun to see him differently and finds
herself attracted romantically to him. But she's confused and overwhelmed by these
unfamiliar feelings.

Wade, on the other hand, has loved Abrianna for some time and has been waiting for her to realize they are more than just friends. When he asks her to marry him, she asks for time to adjust to their changed relationship.

And then there's Priam Welby, who has been relentlessly pursuing Abrianna. Will his underhanded tactics succeed in luring Abrianna into marriage with him? 

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Tracie Peterson is an award-winning, best-selling author of over 100 books. Having given her heart to Jesus at the young age of six, Tracie has always felt called to some form of ministry, and writing fulfills that mission field.
Tracie received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings’ Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership’s vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row.
In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers. She has co-written with a variety of authors including Judith Pella, Judith Miller, James Scott Bell, Kimberley Woodhouse and her daughter Jennifer.
Throughout her writing career Tracie has found time to speak at writer’s conferences where she has a special heart for new authors. She is often joined by her husband Jim, whose background in history offers new authors insight into research. Besides teaching at conferences, Tracie also at one time managed Barbour Publishing’s Heartsong Presents book line – overseeing the production of 52 books a year. Tracie teaches at women’s conferences around the country and shares her testimony and insight for Christian living through the eyes of an author passionately in love with her Heavenly Father.
Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers. Her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests, including USA “Best Books 2011” Awards, best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love!
Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family–especially her three grandchildren–Rainy, Fox and Max..
For information on having Tracie speak at your event – contact Noelle Buss at Bethany Publishers/Baker Books.

Award-winning author Tracie Peterson has written a delightful historical romance novel in her latest release, Love Everlasting, book three in the Brides of Seattle series.  Set in the Seattle, Washington Territory in 1889 this beautiful love story is filled bewitching characters and a well-developed and intriguingly crafted story.  In love and engaged to one man, but chased and taunted by another, Abrianna Cunningham must sort through her confusion and mixed emotions of being in love and engaged to her best friend from childhood, Wade.  Read this delightful novel to discover how Abrianna will deal with these two lovers and come to better understand and accept herself.  I would recommend this novel to readers that love historical fiction and have relished Tracie’s other novels.
  
Series: Brides of Seattle
Genre: historical; Christian; romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication date: October 6, 2016
Number of pages: 352
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

Other books in the series:
1-Steadfast Heart
2-Refining Fire

A review copy of this book was provided by Bethany House.

Overcoming these odds will take more than a miracle drug—it will take a miracle.
The infection wasn’t supposed to happen, but it did. The treatment was supposed to take care of it, but it didn’t. Then Dr. Josh Pearson discovers why—his patients, including the former President of the United States, have been dosed with a different strain of the original virus, one that is universally fatal. The only chance for survival is treatment with an experimental drug, but the manufacturer might already have discarded its supply.
As if treating the President of the United States isn’t stressful enough, the situation goes from bad to worse when Rachel Moore, a nurse Josh is falling in love with, falls ill. With the nation’s eyes on him, Josh must pull off a miracle to save a man who holds a good deal of power and the woman who holds his heart.

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​Dr. Richard Mabry, retired physician who enjoys writing “medical suspense with heart,” has written a captivating and thrilling novel in his latest release, Miracle Drug.  Dr. Mabry has done his homework, writing a novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next.  Diving into the idea of a scarce and deadly disease, with a drug to heal it even scarcer.  Dr. Mabry forces readers to process the idea of choosing what is best and what is right in the situation where one of the main characters, Dr. Josh Pearson, must decide who to heal; will he choose to administer two doses of the antidote to one patient, a former president of the United States, or one dose to his girlfriend as well, so they both have a chance at surviving this deadly disease.  This gripping story leaves readers anticipating what will happen next and wanting to read more.  I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy disease infested suspense novels.
 
Genre: medical; suspense; inspirational
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication date: September 15, 2015
Number of pages: 320
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

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Meredyth determined long ago that she would marry Vance Everstone.  But after one fateful night, everything changes forever.  Vance leaves the country for six years, leaving her wondering and waiting.  Meanwhile, Meredyth, dwelling too much on the past, tries to avoid falling for her best friend, Lawry Hampton…for why would he ever want her?  They spend much time together, having a similar interest in caring for the needs of orphaned children.  When Lawry tells Meredyth about starting an orphanage in Washington, an “accidental” kiss takes place, making things awkward between them. Meredyth has her own love of orphans as she and Lawry’s younger sister have been teaching at a school for sponsored orphans.  One day they even rescue an orphan, Wynne, from freezing on the streets.  This draws Lawry and Meredith closer than ever.  News that Vance Everstone has married reaches Meredyth and her friends and family.  Thinking she is free from Vance, she allows herself to dote in Lawry’s affections.  But a few weeks later, Meredyth is informed that Vance is now widowed and will be coming home to marry her. A past mistake tying her to one man, but in love with another… Will Meredyth marry based on old ties or follow her heart and marry for love?

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Dawn Crandall is a graduate of Taylor University with a degree in Christian Education, and a former bookseller at Barnes & Noble. She is represented by Joyce Hart of Hartline Literary and is a member of Romance Writers of America, American Christian Fiction Writers, secretary for the Indiana ACFW Chapter (Hoosier Ink), and associate member of the Great Lakes ACFW Chapter.

The Everstone Chronicles is Dawn's first series with Whitaker House. They were originally released as eBooks, but will all be released in paperback Fall 2015. Dawn's debut novel,The Hesitant Heiress, is the winner of the 2015 Birmingham RWA Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for the inspirational category, the winner of the 2015 Wisconsin RWA Write Touch Readers' Award for the Inspirational category and is currently a finalist in the 2015 Carol Awards--ACFW's recognition for the best Christian fiction published by traditional publishing houses in the previous calendar year. Dawn's second novel, The Bound Heart is the winner of the 2015 Clash of the Titles Laurel Award.

All three books composing the series were semifinalists in ACFW's Genesis Writing Contest for unpublished manuscripts, the third book going on to become a finalist in 2013.

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Dawn Crandall has done it again.  From the first page, this novel will capture readers’ attention.  This book continues the story of reader-related characters Meredyth Summercourt, Vance Everstone, and Lawry Hampton, mentioned in her previous novel, The Hesitant Heiress, as they learn from past mistakes and move forward with life.  Well crafted, and beautifully written, this novel entices the reader into not wanting to put it down through its beautiful settings and personable characters.  I would recommend this novel to readers who enjoy historical romance with an inspirational twist.  

Series: The Everstone Chronicles
Genre: historical fiction; Christian fiction; romance; inspirational
Literary Awards: Genesis Contest Nominee
Publisher: Whitaker House
Publication Date: November 1, 2014-kindle; October 6, 2015-print
Number of pages: kindle edition,  319

Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

Other books in this series:
1-The Hesitant Heiress
3-The Captive Imposter

A review e-copy of this novel was previously won in a giveaway from the author, Dawn Crandall.

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North for Christmas by award-winning author Christina Dymock is enchanting and full of holiday cheer.  This light, quick read teaches about relationships, especially family, true love.  It also discusses spreading holiday cheer and learning how to help those that are in need.  A fun plot line and delightful characters will have readers falling in love with this easy, warm holiday read from page one.  I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy Christmas stories that touch and inspire the heart.
 
Genre: holiday; Christmas; romance; Christian; clean romance
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Publication date: October 13, 2015
Number of pages: 128
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

​Fans of Downton Abbey, Jane Eyre, and Pride & Prejudice will enjoy this pure and inspiring romance taking place in Edwardian England amid a clash of cultures and changing times.

Eighteen-year-old Katherine Ramsey travels to London with her family to make her debut into society and hopefully find her future husband. Her overbearing aunt insists she must secure a proposal from a wealthy young man who is in line to inherit his father’s title and estate. But Katherine questions her aunt’s plans when she gets to know Jonathan Foster, a handsome medical student and strong Christian who is determined to protect the poor and vulnerable in London’s East End. When a family scandal puts a damper on Katherine’s hopes for the season, she has time to volunteer with Jonathan, caring for children in one of London’s poorest areas, and romance blossoms. Katherine’s faith grows and she begins to envision a different future with Jonathan. But when Katherine’s work in the East End puts her in danger, Jonathan distances himself from Katherine to protect her. A wealthy suitor reappears, and Katherine must choose which path to follow. 

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Carrie Turansky has loved reading since she first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books.  Her love for writing began when she penned her first novel at age twelve.  She is now the award-winning author of fourteen inspirational romance novels and novellas.
 
Carrie and her husband, Scott, who is a pastor, author, and speaker, have been married for more than thirty-six years and make their home in New Jersey.  They often travel together on ministry trips and to visit their five adult children and four grandchildren.  Carrie also leads the women’s ministry at her church, and when she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time working in her flower gardens and cooking healthy meals for friends and family.

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​Book two in the Edwardian Brides series by award-winning author Carrie Turansky is a simple delight!  Carrie has created an enthralling story that will capture the attention of readers from page one.  Readers will thoroughly enjoy the enchanting love story of Katherine Ramsey as she decides between two men, a wealthy man with a large inheritance, or a doctor.  Who will capture Katherine’s heart?  In this historical novel, Carrie brings to life delightful characters and their experience in London and the vulnerability of London’s East End, a poor part of town.  The Daughter of Highland Hall enraptures readers as they read this charming novel over and over again.  I would recommend this inspiring romantic historical novel to any reader that loves the Edwardian time period.
 
Series: Edwardian Brides
Genre: historical; romance; 20th century; romance; Christian
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Publication date: October 7, 2015
Number of pages: 326
 
Other books in the series:
1-The Governess of Highland Hall
2-The Daughter of Highland Hall
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

A review copy of this book was provided by Penguin Random House and the author, Carrie Turansky

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In late summer 1297, Margaret Kerr heads to the town of Stirling at the request of William Wallace’s man James Comyn. Her mission is to discover the fate of a young spy who had infiltrated the English garrison at Stirling Castle, but on the journey Margaret is haunted by dreams—or are they visions?—of danger.
He who holds Stirling Castle holds Scotland—and a bloody battle for the castle is imminent. But as the Scots prepare to cast off the English yoke, Margaret’s flashes of the future allow her to glimpse what is to come—and show her that she can trust no one, not even her closest friends.
A CRUEL COURTSHIP is a harrowing account of the days before the bloody battle of Stirling Bridge, and the story of a young woman’s awakening.

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​Growing up, Candace Robb wanted to be a ballerina, tap dancer, folk singer, journalist—but on the day that she walked into Liz Armstrong’s undergraduate class on Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde, that all changed. A gifted teacher, lively, witty, always laughing even when cringing at a lazy response, Dr. Armstrong launched into the opening stanzas, and within a few lines Candace’s ears adjusted to the middle English—and she was hooked. Chaucer’s psychological study of the two lovers was a revelation to her. The next quarter was The Canterbury Tales. That clinched it. Candace went on to graduate work in medieval history and literature, and ever since she’s been engaged in bringing to life the rich culture of the period, from the arts to the politics. She is the internationally acclaimed author of thirteen crime novels featuring the sexy, brooding, clever Owen Archer, who solves crimes for John Thoresby, Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, and the young Margaret Kerr, searching for her missing husband and her role in a Scotland overrun by English soldiers. Candace is currently under contract with Pegasus Books for a new crime series set in 15th century York, the Kate Clifford mysteries, which will debut in 2016.
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Writing as Emma Campion, Candace has published two historical novels about the women of the English court in the 14th century, A Triple Knot and The King’s Mistress.
Born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Candace grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has lived most of her adult life in Seattle, Washington, which she loves for its combination of culture, natural beauty, and brooding weather so like Yorkshire, Wales, and Scotland, which she visits as often as possible. She has taught the art of writing the crime novel in the University of Washington’s certificate program, and offers workshops in writing the historical novel and in creating and plotting the crime series. Candace (and Emma) blog about writing and medieval topics at A Writer’s Retreat, ecampion.wordpress.com.

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​In the final installment of the Margaret Kerr 13th Century, Scottish series, A Cruel Courtship, author Candace Robb brings the series to an end.  Once again filled with more mystery, lies, and suspense, this novel will leave readers wondering how this final novel in the series will end, for all is not as it seems.  Will the novel end in tragedy, or will everything finally all work out. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy Scottish, 13th century mystery novels and are readers of Candace Robb’s other novels.
 
Series: Margaret Kerr
Genre: historical; mystery; crime; European literature; Scotland; cultural; 13th century
Publisher: Diversion Books
Publication date: Originally published in 2005; reprinted August 19, 2015
Number of pages:
 
Other books in the series:
1-A Trust Betrayed
2-The Fire in the Flint
 
Content Rating: PG-13
Book Rating: 4 star

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Readers will be delighted with five sweet, romance novellas in Sweet & Sassy: Castle Collection. In this charming anthology, you will fall in love again and again.
Dangerous Truth by Cindy M. Hogan
All By My Selfie by Jo Noelle
A Savage Ghost by Donna K. Weaver
The Ghost of Dunlow Manor by Paige Timothy
Rose of Sherwood by Kaye P. Clark

DANGEROUS TRUTH
Olivia loves everything about Belgium. So far, her humanitarian trip has gone perfectly–that is, until she sees a picture of a man she thinks is her father in the newspaper. The father who abandoned her family nine years ago without a word.

She tries to forget she ever saw his photo. He’s forgotten about her, after all. But soon it’s apparent that she can’t leave without knowing what happened.

Armed with years of hurt and the help of a gorgeous French photographer, she decides to confront him and his secrets once and for all.

Unfortunately, her father seems determined to keep those secrets hidden. . . and Olivia is one of them.

ALL BY MY SELFIE
While on vacation at McLeod Castle in Scotland, Gwen Mackenzie has nightly dreams of an ancient warrior bound by a curse. During the day, she sees Niall, nicknamed #ScottishBoyfriend. Oh, and can that man rock a kilt! As she gets to know him, she realizes that Niall is the warrior from her dreams, cursed to live as a ghost for the past five hundred years, to see life around him but never sense any of it—except Gwen.

A SAVAGE GHOST
Lia Savage reluctantly puts her dream of opening a dessert boutique on hold to help her dad remodel a castle he’s inherited in Washington State. Soon, a specter targets her younger sister.

Lia enlists the help of Coop Montgomery, the head gardener and her former crush. As they search together for a way to rid the castle of its ghost, the romance she used to dream about with him kindles. But Lia’s gentle giant means to stay in Washington while she’s determined to return to California. She must find the courage to face both the ghost and her future.

With Coop. Or without him.

THE GHOST OF DUNLOW MANOR
Bestselling author Alexis St. John needs an escape, and Nate, her personal assistant, thinks that a trip to a real castle in England will be just the thing. What neither of them planned on, though, was to encounter an actual ghost.
Lady Catherine Dunlow hates the idea of sharing her castle with tourists and does everything she can to chase them out, much to the amusement of her roguish suitor. But when her two newest guests stumble upon a mystery surrounding her death, she decides to let them stay.
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With an eternal fate in the balance, Nate and Alexis must move quickly to bring the killer to light before Catherine is trapped forever.

ROSE OF SHERWOOD
Lady Rosamund, Baroness of Ravenswood Manor, is a destitute widow, imprisoned in Nottingham Castle. When the prince declares she must marry the ruthless man who had seized Ravenswood, she escapes with the help of a band of outlaws to Sherwood Forest. Her first love, a battle-worn knight, promises to help her find safety at a convent. Confused and afraid, her heart yearns for love. But are the risks too high?

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Cindy M. Hogan is inspired by the unpredictable teenagers she teaches. More than anything she loves the time she has with her own teenage daughters and wishes she could freeze them at this fun age. If she’s not reading or writing, you’ll find her snuggled up with the love of her life watching a great movie or planning their next party. Most of all, she loves to laugh.

Jo Noelle grew up in Colorado and Utah but also lived in Idaho and California. She has two adult children and three small kids. She teaches teachers and students about reading and writing, grows freakishly large tomatoes, enjoys cooking, builds furniture, sews beautiful dresses, and goes hiking in the nearby mountains.
Oh, and she’s two people, Canda Mortensen and Deanna Henderson, a mother/daughter writing team.

Donna K. Weaver: A wife, mother, grandmother, Harry Potter geek, Navy brat, Army veteran, and karate black belt. Donna is an avid cruiser, having sailed the Pacific five times. She’s lived in South Korea, the Philippines, Germany, and many US states. She and her husband raised six children and currently have nine grandchildren.

Paige Timothy has been writing for as long as she can remember… and probably before that, too, because her memory gets spotty at a certain point. She loves watching romantic comedies, blushes when the characters do something embarrassing, and sighs in all the right places.

Kaye P. Clark was born in New York City, grew up in southern California and raised her family living on remote cattle ranches in Arizona. She now makes her home in Idaho where she works part-time at the county library and teaches art to young children. She’s a mother and grandmother with a very patient husband who puts up with her passion for writing.

​The second Sweet and Sassy anthology book is filled with wonderful ghost stories, just in time for Halloween.  In this novella compilation of five ghost stories, authors Cindy M. Hogan, Jo Noelle, Donna K. Weaver, Paige Timothy, and Kaye P. Clark come together, creating a thrilling ride for readers that enjoy a combination of contemporary fiction and ghost stories.  Each other’s stories brings another twist and thrill into this fun series.  I would recommend this novel to readers who enjoy stories filled with charming characters, entertaining and delightfully, thrilling stories, as well as ghosts of course!
 
Series: Sweet and Sassy Anthology
Genre: ghost stories; anthologies; contemporary; romance; novella
Publisher: Emerald Arch Publishing
Publication date: September 15, 2015
Number of pages: 490, e-book only
 
Other books in the series:
1-Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Hidden Identities
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 star

A review copy of this book was provided by I am a Reader.

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In this third and final book in the Edwardian Brides Series, you’ll be swept away to England and France in 1915 as the Ramsey family and their staff and friends face the dramatic challenges and losses of World War One, yet they also experience the hope and triumph that comes as they put their trust in God to carry them through. Penny Ramsey helps the family welcome a group of orphaned children to Highland Hall, but she soon discovers caring for them is more difficult than she’d expected. She writes to Alex Goodwin, a daring British pilot, who chases German zeppelins across the sky over the Front Line in France, and longs for the day she will see him again. You’ll be delighted by two pure and heartwarming romances: Penny and Alex, and Lydia Chambers and Marius Ritter, a lady’s maid and a prisoner of war. But most of all I hope you’ll be inspired by the characters’ examples of trusting God through the trials they face.

Fans of “Downton Abbey” will find many of the same elements in this series: A wealthy, aristocratic family living on a large English country estate with romance, conflicts, and family drama; and loyal servants with troubles and heartaches of their own.

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Carrie Turansky has loved reading since she first visited the library as a young child and checked out a tall stack of picture books.  Her love for writing began when she penned her first novel at age twelve.  She is now the award-winning author of fourteen inspirational romance novels and novellas.
 
Carrie and her husband, Scott, who is a pastor, author, and speaker, have been married for more than thirty-six years and make their home in New Jersey.  They often travel together on ministry trips and to visit their five adult children and four grandchildren.  Carrie also leads the women’s ministry at her church, and when she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time working in her flower gardens and cooking healthy meals for friends and family.

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In the final instalment of the Edwardian Brides, A Refuge at Highland Hall, award-winning author Carrie Turansky has crafted a story that will capture the heart of readers, both male and female from page one.  Taking place during WWI, this story is about friendship, love, and overcoming life’s challenges.  Bringing to life the realities of war, this beautifully written novel, with characters that readers will adore, Carrie has brought to life a time in history that will speak to the heart and touch a deep place in the soul of her readers.  I would recommend this novel to lovers of deep and inspiring historical fiction and a sweet romance story.
 
Series: Edwardian Brides
Genre: historical; romance; 20th century; romance; Christian
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Publication date: October 20, 2015
Number of pages: 320
 
Other books in the series:
1-The Governess of Highland Hall
2-The Daughter of Highland Hall
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

A review copy of this book was provided by Penguin Random House and the author, Carrie Turansky

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In late summer 1297, Margaret Kerr heads to the town of Stirling at the request of William Wallace’s man James Comyn. Her mission is to discover the fate of a young spy who had infiltrated the English garrison at Stirling Castle, but on the journey Margaret is haunted by dreams—or are they visions?—of danger.

He who holds Stirling Castle holds Scotland—and a bloody battle for the castle is imminent. But as the Scots prepare to cast off the English yoke, Margaret’s flashes of the future allow her to glimpse what is to come—and show her that she can trust no one, not even her closest friends.

A CRUEL COURTSHIP is a harrowing account of the days before the bloody battle of Stirling Bridge, and the story of a young woman’s awakening.

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​Growing up, Candace Robb wanted to be a ballerina, tap dancer, folk singer, journalist—but on the day that she walked into Liz Armstrong’s undergraduate class on Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde, that all changed. A gifted teacher, lively, witty, always laughing even when cringing at a lazy response, Dr. Armstrong launched into the opening stanzas, and within a few lines Candace’s ears adjusted to the middle English—and she was hooked. Chaucer’s psychological study of the two lovers was a revelation to her. The next quarter was The Canterbury Tales. That clinched it. Candace went on to graduate work in medieval history and literature, and ever since she’s been engaged in bringing to life the rich culture of the period, from the arts to the politics. She is the internationally acclaimed author of thirteen crime novels featuring the sexy, brooding, clever Owen Archer, who solves crimes for John Thoresby, Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England, and the young Margaret Kerr, searching for her missing husband and her role in a Scotland overrun by English soldiers. Candace is currently under contract with Pegasus Books for a new crime series set in 15th century York, the Kate Clifford mysteries, which will debut in 2016.
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Writing as Emma Campion, Candace has published two historical novels about the women of the English court in the 14th century, A Triple Knot and The King’s Mistress.
Born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Candace grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has lived most of her adult life in Seattle, Washington, which she loves for its combination of culture, natural beauty, and brooding weather so like Yorkshire, Wales, and Scotland, which she visits as often as possible. She has taught the art of writing the crime novel in the University of Washington’s certificate program, and offers workshops in writing the historical novel and in creating and plotting the crime series. Candace (and Emma) blog about writing and medieval topics at A Writer’s Retreat, ecampion.wordpress.com.

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The Margaret Kerr series book two, The Fire in the Flint, by Candace Robb continues in this story of mystery, deceit, lies, half lies, secrets, and suspense.  In this story, Margaret has been reunited with her husband, but is not sure if she trusts him in this time of war and tragedy.  Taking place in 13th Century Scotland, this is a time where people pick sides during this time of war and turmoil, especially since all is not what it seems. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy mystery and 13th century, Scottish literature. 
 
Series: Margaret Kerr
Genre: historical; mystery; crime; European literature; Scotland; cultural; 13th century
Publisher: Diversion Books
Publication date: First published in 2003; reprinted August 9, 2015
Number of pages: 255
 
Other books in the series:
1-A Trust Betrayed
3-A Cruel Courtship
 
Content Rating: PG-13 (mystery, a bit of violence/crime, brief sex scene in chapter 13)
Book Rating: 4 stars

A review copy of this book was provided by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours.

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