About the Book Will extreme weather keep these six couples apart or bring them together? Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Stormy Kisses has six contemporary romances set against wild weather from award winning and Amazon best selling authors. Love Right by Rebecca Rode Corie McMullen doesn’t consider herself a man-hater. It’s just that being dumped by a fiancé via text has given her trust issues. Now, two years later, she’s written a bestselling relationships book, Love Right, and managed to avoid dating altogether. Even better, she’s scored an interview on a prestigious national morning show. So when her best friend, Sofia, drags her to Singles Week at a ski lodge in Colorado, she’s reluctant to jump into the dating scene again. Especially when the man who seems interested turns out to be Micah Calloway, a playboy from her high school who insists he’s changed. Then a blizzard hits while they’re snowshoeing, and the dating game turns dangerous. Now Corie’s very survival rests on an impossible decision. Not only must she trust Micah with her life, but somehow she must find the courage to trust him with her heart. Waves of Deceit by Donna K. Weaver Twenty-six-year-old Shelby Nash wants to break free of her controlling, billionaire father. With the completion of one more project for his company, she can branch out on her own. However, her ex-boyfriend’s been appointed as the new lead architect. She has to find a way to protect her heart from him while avoiding whoever’s making anonymous threats. Wade Armstrong did a poor job handling the news about the identity of his girlfriend’s father. Shelby walked out of his life without another word. Finally, four years later, Wade has a chance to win her back. As long as whoever’s targeted her doesn’t get to her first. Secrets in the Storm by Cindy M. Hogan High in the Canadian Kananaskis National Forest, super spies, Christy and Jeremy try again for a romantic getaway, in hopes that their remote destination will give them a long awaited private holiday. Unfortunately, someone else has found shelter in the same abandoned lodge, but with much more nefarious intent. Christy and Jeremy set off, determined to get the evidence into the right hands in Calgary. But a violent flash storm rolls in, as well as a beautiful girl from Jeremy’s past. Combined, they threaten to not only help the terrorists have their way, but also to end the relationship between handler and spy for good as jealousy and distrust come between them. Back to You by Jo Noelle Zara Hollis never thought at twenty-three she’d trade in her passion for hiking and spelunking to run a mortuary and care for her mother, who has advanced Alzheimer’s. When Trevor Cooley, all grown up and gorgeous, moves back to town, Zara is drawn to the quiet man who used to be her childhood friend, but now in a much more than friendly way. Trev wants to pull Zara, as fun-loving and beautiful as ever, back into his life and hopefully into his arms. But there’s a problem. He’s only in Colorado for a short time on a stint as an undercover boss. He and his company can’t afford distractions. When the two get stranded together, sheltering from a violent storm, Trev realizes this particular “distraction” may jeopardize not only his plans, but also his heart. Twisters and Textbooks (a Sunset Plains romance novella) by Lindzee Armstrong After the death of her parents, chasing tornadoes is the only thing that makes Lauren feel alive. Each storm gives her the adrenaline rush she craves, but it can’t make her forget Tanner, the country boy she left behind in Oklahoma. When a funeral brings Lauren back to Sunset Plains, she decides to seek out Tanner in a desperate attempt to finally let go of her past. He’s still angry by her abrupt departure from his life, and she begins to question whether she ever should’ve returned. Just as Lauren’s about to run—again—a tornado hits near town, and Lauren and Tanner are caught up in a cyclone of emotions neither is sure they want to escape. Can they weather the storm of their past, or will they let it consume them? Zoey’s Place By Rachel Branton Caring for the animals at Safe Haven Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary has filled the holes in Zoey Morgan’s life and smoothed the memories that still haunt her. It helps that she works with friendly Stephen Carey, whose uncle owns the Arizona sanctuary, and Declan Walker, who is as wild and untouchable as the animals they help. When a storm hits, flattening buildings and flooding roads all over the state, the sanctuary goes into lockdown mode. But Zoey learns that her younger sister is lost in the storm, and she will risk anything to find her. So will the man who loves her—if she’d let him. Can he slip past the walls Zoey has built to hide her secrets? Zoey’s Place is a stand-alone novella telling the story of the now-grownup orphan that readers first saw in Rachel Branton’s House without Lies. About the AuthorsRebecca Rode is the bestselling author of Numbers Game and Numbers Ignite. She also writes nonfiction, including the inspirational book for mothers entitled How to Have Peace When You're Falling to Pieces. Her articles have appeared in the Deseret News, Provo Daily Herald, KSL.com, Family Share, and Schooled Magazine. She loves cheesy martial arts movies, chocolate-banana shakes, and good old fashioned romance. Rebecca lives with her husband and four children. Visit Rebecca: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE Award-winning author - wife-mother-grandmother-Army veteran-karate black belt-Harry Potter nerd-online gamer girl. Visit Donna: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | WEBSITE Cindy M. Hogan graduated with a BA in education and 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. She is the bestselling and award winning author of the Watched trilogy, a YA suspense series with a dash of romance. She has since branched off to write a mystery, Gravediggers, that won Best YA novel of 2013, a contemporary romance, Confessions of a 16-Year-Old Virgin Lips, and two in a spy series, Adrenaline Rush and Hotwire. Visit Cindy: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | BLOG Jo Noelle grew up in Colorado and Utah but also spent time 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 especially for desserts, builds furniture, sews beautiful dresses, and likes to go hiking in the nearby mountains. Oh, and by the way, she's two people--Canda Mortensen and Deanna Henderson, a mother/daughter writing team. We write sweet romance stories with contemporary, paranormal, fantasy or time-travel twists. Visit Jo: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PROCRASTINATION STATION BLOG Lindzee Armstrong met her match while attending a university, although she was technically in high school at the time. She and Mr. Armstrong became engaged quickly, and fell in love even quicker. He wasn’t a high school student, but still thoughtfully offered to take her to prom in her wedding dress. She declined. Wearing the wedding dress before the Big Day just seemed weird. A few years after getting married, they welcomed twin boys into the world. Lindzee loves chick flicks, ice cream, and chocolate, like any true romantic. She believes in sigh-worthy kisses and happily ever afters. Visit Lindzee: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE Rachel Branton has worked in publishing for over twenty years. She loves writing women's fiction and traveling, and she hopes to write and travel a lot more. As a mother of seven, including a five-year-old, it's not easy to find time to write, but the semi-ordered chaos gives her a constant source of writing material. She warns her children that if they don't behave, they just might find themselves in her next book! She's been known to wear pajamas all day when working on a deadline, and is often distracted enough to burn dinner. (Okay, pretty much 90% of the time.) A sign on her office door reads: Danger. Enter at Your Own Risk. Writer at Work. Under the name Rachel Branton, she writes romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. Rachel also writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction under the name Teyla Branton. For more information or to sign up to hear about new releases, please visit www.RachelBranton.com. Visit Rachel: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE ReviewI love the Sweet & Sassy Anthology Novella Collections, and this one, Stormy Kisses, was no different. Such a great theme for this novella collection. These stories are great for easy light reading and don’t take long to get through. With stories from seven different authors, there is bound to be something for everyone contemporary romance lover to enjoy. Each author brings to life an enjoyable and romantic story. I would recommend this novella collection to readers that enjoy contemporary romance anthology stories. Series: Sweet & Sassy Anthology Genre: contemporary, romance, anthology Publisher: Little Box Press LLC Publication date: September 23, 2016 Number of pages: Little Box Press, LLC Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 4 stars  Other books in the series: Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Hidden Identities Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Castle Collection Sweet & Sassy Anthology: Sand and Kisses An e-review copy of this book was provided by Free eBooks for an Honest Review. A review was not required and all all views and opinions expressed are my own.  
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Lady Bethany would rather die a spinster than submit to marriage—and thus reveal the horrible secret she has harbored for more than a year
Lord Locke is far too immersed in his service to the Crown for romance, but Lady Bethany is in dire circumstances.
Indebted to Bethany’s late father and his close friend, the earl offers a perfect solution for both of them: a marriage in name only.
Perfect, if only they weren’t so irresistibly drawn to each other—and if Bethany hadn’t found herself falling in love with a man even more mysterious than his reputation. Perfect, until she unwittingly learns he’s protecting her from a threat to her life.
To Mark, Bethany is just another assignment, a woman he’s convinced is hiding something. His offer of marriage was meant only to make it easier to safeguard her.
But when the simple threat turns to attempted murder and treason, Mark realizes that Bethany has stolen his heart and he can do nothing less than throw himself into a race against time to save her, whatever the price.
 
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The gentleman turned round to greet Lady Whitton when she approached, and bowed over her offered hand. Then his gaze shifted towards Bethany, who stood barely inside the room, as motionless and stiff as Mr. Drew.
That gaze, a rich, dark blue, pulled Bethany’s feet loose from the floor and lured her to him. Bethany had never seen such irresistible eyes. The earl stood a good head taller than her, his bearing relaxed but dignified. Near-black hair, a firm jaw, a straight, slender nose. Her bold inspection of him seemed to amuse him, his handsome smile framed by deep dimples—bookend parentheses—on either side of a full, engaging mouth.
Bethany heard her mother say, “I’m sorry we’ve kept you waiting, my lord. Lady Bethany had no idea you were here, of course.â€
“I don’t mind, Lady Whitton,†the man replied in a rich baritone, those eyes twinkling. Then he added, “It’s not every day a man chooses a bride, and if she’s the right woman, she’s worth waiting for.â€
Bethany paused at this baffling declaration, her heart flipping thrice in her chest. The man was gorgeous; he was engaging; he was far too kind. Which made her mind up for her, of course. She could not risk her heart with this man. No matter what, she could not marry him.
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 About the Book Gideon O’Riley has two wives—but he doesn’t know it. Settling into a simple life in the majestic Blue Ridge mountains, Lonnie and Gideon O’Riley have finally found happiness after the rocky start to their marriage. The roguish bluegrass musician has fallen in love with his gentle wife and the God she serves, and Lonnie rests secure in his tenderness for her and their young son. Then a heartless ruse interrupts their peace, bringing them back to Rocky Knob—and forces them to face the claims of Cassie Allan, a woman who says she is Gideon’s rightful wife. As Gideon wades into the depths of his past choices, Lonnie is stunned by the revelations. She has no choice but to navigate this new path, knowing that surviving the devastating blow will take every ounce of strength she has. While Gideon’s guilt and his bitterness towards Cassie threaten to burn up his fledgling faith, Lonnie wrestles to find the courage to trust the God who brought them together in the first place. Will their hard-earned love be able to conquer all? Lonnie only wanted her husband’s love. Now that he belongs to another, can she surrender Gideon to a God with a bigger plan? The Books in the Series
Be Still My Soul -- GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT Though My Heart is Torn -- GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT My Hope is Found -- GOODREADS | AMAZON--KINDLE & PRINT About the Author A Carol Award and two-time Christy Award-finalist, Joanne Bischof writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the reader’s heartstrings. She was honored to receive the SDCWG Novel of the Year Award in 2014 and in 2015 was named Author of the Year by the Mount Hermon Writer’s conference. Her 2014 novella This Quiet Sky broke precedent as the first self-released title to final for the Christy Awards. She lives in the mountains of Southern California with her husband and their three children.
First Line Fridays -- 11.11.16
11/11/2016
 It is Friday and I am joining these lovely ladies in First Line Fridays: Carrie from Reading is My SuperPower Rachel from Bookworm Mama Beth from Faithfully Bookish Andi from Radiant Light Click the links above to be taken to their posts and... If you would like to join us, send Carrie a meassage and let her know! Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line! Today I am going to post a line from The Silent Songbird by Sarah M. Melanie Dickerson. This is book seven in the Hagenheim/Fairytale Romance Series and is a re-telling of The Little Mermaide. I just love the long red hair of the cover model. Don't you! And I very much enjoy the story of The Little Mermaid so I am anxious to read this novel. You can check out the other books in this series HERE.  Summer 1384, Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire, England "Servants may marry whomever they want, but a king's daughter has no freedom at all." Evangeline broke of the song she was singing. A lump rose in her throat. Through her open window facing the castle bailey she watched the servants talking and laughing and milling about, finishing their morning chores. I couldn't leave you hanging with the first line so I added a little more. Enjoy!!
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From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Clean & Wholesome Romance, comes the Timeless Romance Singles line.
FROM CAIRO, WITH LOVE: A brand new historical romance novella from bestselling author Nancy Campbell Allen. Valentine Baker longs for adventure, so when the opportunity comes to travel to Venice and be a companion for the unconventional Contessa, she takes it--but they don’t stay in Venice long. Valentine finds herself on a ship bound for Cairo so the Contessa can hunt down a thief at one of her archaeological digs there. Before they ever get close to the coast of Egypt, however, the ship is threatened by a violent storm and someone has an ulterior motive for sticking close to the Contessa and her traveling companions. Mr. Maxwell is assigned to protect the Contessa and the charming Valentine. He tries to keep his distance, but her warm nature and easy laugh draw him in. He soon comes to cherish their time together, until someone attempts to drug him, and the aftermath reveals serious consequences for Valentine. He’ll do anything to keep her safe and her reputation intact, yet with treachery on board and his heart at stake, Mr. Maxwell must make a choice that will change his life forever. Can he win the woman of his dreams or will whoever wants to hurt them get close enough to take away his one chance for love? About the Author
Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of 13 published novels and several novellas, which encompass a variety of genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. Her Civil War series, Faith of our Fathers, won the Utah Best of State award in 2005 and two of her historicals featuring Isabelle Webb, Pinkerton spy, were finalists for the Whitney Award. Her steampunk novel, Beauty and the Clockwork Beast, was released August, 2016, through Shadow Mountain. She served on the 2015 LDStorymakers Conference Committee and currently serves as the Teen Committee coordinator for The Teen Writers Conference. She has presented at numerous conferences and events since her initial publication in 1999.
Her formal schooling includes a B.S. in Elementary Education from Weber State University and she has worked as a ghost writer and freelance editor, contributing to the releases, We Knew Howard Hughes, by Jim Whetton, and My Life Encapsulated, by Kenneth Brailsford. Review
Nancy Campbell Allen’s novella From Cairo, With Love is a sweet and fun romance that readers will thoroughly enjoy. It is about a young women, Valentine Baker; she longs for an adventure and gets it when the opportunity for her to travel to Venice and be the companion of a Contessa on a ship to Cairo, Egypt. But little does Valentine know what awaits her aboard the ship—plenty of adventure and a bit of unexpected romance. Allen builds her story and characters from page one, causing readers to become hooked and fall in love with them. For a novella, Allen does well in completely developing her characters and not rushing the story. This is a sweet romance that readers will not want to miss.
Series: Timeless Romance Anthology Single Genre: historical, romance, novella Publisher: Mirror Press Publication date: November 1, 2016 Number of pages: 106 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars 
An e-review copy of this novel was provided by H.B. Moore Fans. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Years of shouldering responsibility have left Simon cynical and reserved. But little by little, Nora's warmth opens his shuttered heart to joy. With their marriage claim under threat, can this practical arrangement blossom over the holidays…and become a love for all seasons? Fifth book in the Frontier Bachelors series, following The Bride Ship, Would-Be Wilderness Wife, Frontier Engagement, and Instant Frontier Family. Frontier Bachelors: Bold, rugged, and bound to be grooms. The Other Books in the SeriesFind the series on GOODREADS.
About the Author Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn't actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing such as vocabulary, sentence structure, and plot. After numerous short stories and articles in magazines and trade journals, she got serious about her novel writing. The Unflappable Miss Fairchild was her first novel to be published (March 1998). Besides her novels, Regina Scott has had published three Regency novellas ("The June Bride Conspiracy" in His Blushing Bride, "Sweeter Than Candy" in A Match for Mother, and "A Place by the Fire" in Mistletoe Kittens). Two of her novels, A Dangerous Dalliance and The Twelve Days of Christmas, have been translated into German. A Dangerous Dalliance and The Incomparable Miss Compton have been translated into Italian. Starstruck and Perfection have been translated into Dutch. Regina Scott and her husband are the parents of two sons. They reside in the Tri-Cities of southeast Washington State and are members of the Church of the Nazarene. Born in 1959 and raised in the Seattle area, Regina Scott is a graduate of the University of Washington. She comes by her writing talent naturally--both her parents are excellent writers in their vocations as teacher and electrical technician. Her mother envisioned the plot for "Sweeter Than Candy," the novella which was written as a tribute to her. Regina Scott is a devout Christian and a decent fencer; owns a historical, fantasy, and science fiction costume collection that currently takes up over a third of her large closet; and has been known to impersonate an independent consultant specializing in risk communication. ReviewRegina Scott has written a cute and sweet holiday romance in her fifth book in the Frontier Bachelors Series, A Convenient Christmas Wedding. This story is about Nora Underhill and Simon Wallin. Nora proposes a marriage of convenience to Simon and he accepts. But little do they know that as hard as they try to keep their ends of the “bargain,” that love has a way of finding you in the most and unexpected ways. Scott’s characters come to life in this beautifully written and entertaining story. I would recommend this novel to readers that have enjoyed Scott’s previous work, as well as those that want a little historical holiday romance. Series: Frontier Bachelors Genre: historical, romance, holiday, Christian Publisher: Love Inspired Publication date: November 8, 2016 Number of pages: 288 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  Other books in the series: 1-The Bride Ship 2-Would-Be Wilderness Wife 3-Frontier Engagement 4-Instant Frontier Family A review copy of the book was provided by the author via Prism Book Tours. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own. Tour ScheduleNovember 6th: Launch November 7th: Backing Books I Am A Reader Christy's Cozy Corners November 8th: Getting Your Read On Rockin' Book Reviews Falling Leaves i blog 4 books November 9th: Mel's Shelves Katie's Clean Book Collection Reading Is My SuperPower Wishful Endings November 10th: Bookworm Lisa Bookworm Nation Heidi Reads... The Power of Words November 11th: Singing Librarian Books Christian Chick's Thoughts Tell Tale Book Reviews November 13th: Grand Finale Giveaway - 1 winner will receive: Signed copies of Would-Be Wilderness Wife (which introduced Simon Wallin, the hero of A Convenient Christmas Wedding) and Instant Frontier Family (which introduced Nora Underhill, the heroine of A Convenient Christmas Wedding), and a set of pioneer Christmas ornaments that say "Joy, Peace, Love." - US only - Ends November 18th Enter the giveaway HERE.  About the Book  AN INFORMAL DATE by Heather Gray Kimi sells coffee at a hospital kiosk and has a smile for everyone who comes her way. Owen is a research scientist with limited people skills and a fondness for caffeine. How can two such different people go from a shared interest in beverages to a shared future? OPERATION BACK-TO-SCHOOL by Elizabeth Maddrey With both her girls in school Shannon Cross is looking forward to being back in the office. But how can Shannon fall for her daughter’s teacher without feeling that she’s betraying her deceased husband’s memory? A (SORTA) SOUTHERN SERENADE by Krista Phillips They sing two very different tunes. Can they work together to make a joyful melody? LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE by Ginger Solomon An old man and his will change everything for Lexi Ross. Can she survive the memories and learn from someone else’s experience or will she choose to make her own path? THE OTHER BROTHER by Carole Towriss Marc has contentedly spent his life in his brother’s shadow—until he meets Kendall. Can she convince him he’s special, when no one else thinks so? And can he convince her she’s already found what she’s searching for? A HERO FOR HEATHER by Marion Ueckermann Paxton Rathbone is desperate to make his way home. He has grown too accustomed to the disdain of mankind, which perhaps is why Heather Blume’s kindness penetrates his reserves. But there’s more to Heather’s actions than merely being the Good Samaritan—she has no doubt he’s a gentleman fallen far from grace. About the AuthorsHeather Gray authors the Ladies of Larkspur inspirational western romance series, including Mail Order Man, Just Dessert, and Redemption. She also writes the Regency Refuge series: His Saving Grace, Jackal, and Queen - plus contemporary titles Ten Million Reasons and Nowhere for Christmas. Aside from a long-standing love affair with coffee, Heather’s greatest joys are her relationships with her Savior and family. Heather enjoys laughter, and this theme is prevalent in her writing where, through the highs and lows, her characters find a way to love God, embrace each day, and laugh out loud right along with her. You can find Heather online on FACEBOOK & TWITTER. She can also be found most days at The Inspired Inkpot, a street team, prayer group, and all around awesome place to hang out. Elizabeth Maddrey began writing stories as soon as she could form the letters properly and has never looked back. Though her practical nature and love of math and organization steered her into computer science for college and graduate school, she has always had one or more stories in progress to occupy her free time. When she isn’t writing, Elizabeth is a voracious consumer of books and has mastered the art of reading while undertaking just about any other activity. Visit Elizabeth: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE Krista Phillips enjoys life with her husband and their four beautiful daughters in Middle Tennessee. She is an advocate for congenital heart defect and organ donation awareness and blogs at www.kristaphillips.com. Visit Krista: FACEBOOK | TWITTER Carole Towriss and her husband live just north of Washington, DC. In between making tacos and telling her four children to pick up their shoes for the third time, she writes, watches chick flicks, and waits for summertime to return to the beach. Visit Carol: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE Ginger Solomon is a Christian, a wife, a mother to seven, and a writer—in that order (mostly). When not homeschooling her youngest four, doing laundry, or fixing dinner, she writes or reads romance of any genre. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, president of her local writing group, and writes regularly for two blogs. Visit Ginger: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE MARION UECKERMANN's passion for writing was sparked when she moved to Ireland with her family. Her love of travel has influenced her contemporary inspirational romances set in novel places. Marion and her husband again live in South Africa, but with two gorgeous grandsons hanging their hats at the house next door, their empty nest’s no longer so empty. Visit Marion: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE ReviewAn Informal Date by Heather Gray Heather Gray has written a rich and sweet contemporary romance novella in An Informal Date. This story has two delightful lead characters, as well as fun supporting characters that bring to life this story. The main backdrop is a hospital where Kimi works at a coffee kiosk and Owen is a research scientist. This story brings to life how these two unlikely people’s lives cross paths and how they fall in love. Operation Back-to School by Elizabeth Maddrey Elizabeth Maddrey has created a fun story of a widowed mother, Shannon Cross that ends up dating one of her little girl’s teacher. It is about family and friendship and how sometimes romance comes when we least expect it. A fun sweet story that readers will thoroughly enjoy. A (Sorta) Southern Serenade by Krista Phillips Krista Phillips has written a cute and delightful romance about an unlikely couple. First impressions are not always everything. When Kendra and Josh meet, their first impressions of each other are not what they should be. But circumstances bring them together again and they decide to give each other a second chance and somewhere along the way they fall in love. A delightfully sweet and enjoyable novella that readers will thoroughly enjoy! Learning from Experience by Ginger Solomon Lexi Ross was wrongly accused of a crime when she was younger. She escaped that past. Or at least she thought she had. Now she must choose to embrace the pains of the past and overcome them and find love, or be consumed by pain and misery. A cute story about overcoming a hurtful past and finding hope, joy, and love in the future. The Other Brother by Carole Towriss A sweet story about an older brother, Marc that has always been in his younger brother, Mike’s, shadow. But Mike never flaunted the attention and so they were the best of friends. Mike and Marc own a company together, but when Mike suddenly dies in a car crash, Marc is not so sure the store will go on without Mike. Marc now also is taking care of his sister-in-law and her preemie baby with the help of Nurse Kendall. Family, love, romance, this story is filled with heartwarming moments that readers will love. This is a story that will stay with readers long after they turn the last page. A Hero for Heather by Marion Ueckermann Paxton has made some mistakes, one of which is running away and spending his inheritance. He is beaten and left on the streets where Heather finds him. Heather’s kindness warms a place in Paxton’s heart. Can this be more than friendship, but maybe love. A sweet story of love and redemption. Readers will enjoy this touching story. Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC Publication date: September 13, 2016 Number of pages: 639 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  A review copy of this book was provided by the Inspired Inkpot. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
About the Book In France at the height of World War I, American nurse Evelyn Gray is no stranger to suffering. She's helped save the life of many a soldier, but when she learns her betrothed has been killed, her own heart may be broken beyond repair. Summoning all her strength, Evelyn is determined to carry on-not just for herself and her country, but for her unborn child. Corporal Joel Campbell dreams of the day the war is over and he can return home and start a family. When a brutal battle injury puts that hope in jeopardy, Joel is lost to despair . . . until he meets Evelyn. Beautiful, compassionate, and in need of help, she makes an unconventional proposal that could save their lives-or ruin them irrevocably. Now, amidst the terror and turmoil of the Western Front, these two lost souls will have to put their faith in love to find the miracle they've been looking for. Books in the Series About the Author Stacy Henrie has always had a love for history, fiction, and chocolate. She earned her B.A. in public relations before turning her attentions to raising a family and writing inspirational historical romances. Wife of an entrepreneur husband and a mother to three, Stacy loves to live out history through her fictional characters. In addition to author, she is also a reader, a road trip enthusiast, and a novice interior decorator. Author InterviewReviewBook two in Stacy Henrie’s Of Love and War series, Hope Rising, is about a young nurse, Evelyn Gray that falls in love with a soldier, Ralf, while on leave. After finding out she is pregnant, he says he will come marry her the next time he gets leave. Tragically Ralf is killed in battle before he can marry Evelyn. After hearing this shattering news from Ralf’s best friend Joel, who was wounded in the same battle, Evelyn must decide how to handle the situation. As Joel heals at the hospital, he is drawn to Evelyn. But through their own tragedies, will they be able to trust each other enough to fall in love? I love how Stacy brings her characters to life. Readers will fall in love with not only the characters, but beautiful and intriguing story from page one. Through pain, grief, and sorrow, as well as joy, Stacy’s characters make readers feel what they are feeling and scenarios from the war are brought to life. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy historical romance novels that take place during WWI. Series: Of Love and War Genre: historical, romance, WWI, Christian Publisher: Forever Publication date: December 16, 2014 Number of pages: 384 Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  Other books in the series:
1-Hope at Dawn 1.5-A Christmas Hope 2.5-Hope’s Promise 3-A Hope Remembered A review copy of this book was provided by the author, Stacy Henrie. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.  I am continually adding new books to my TBR list. Here are some that I have recently added:
 Do you have any of these on your TBR pile? First Line Fridays --11.04.16
11/4/2016
 It is Friday and I am joining these lovely ladies in First Line Fridays: Carrie from Reading is My SuperPower Rachel from Bookworm Mama Beth from Faithfully Bookish Andi from Radiant Light Click the links above to be taken to their posts and... If you would like to join us, send Carrie a meassage and let her know! Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line! Today I am going to post a line from The Sheriffs of Savage Wells by Sarah M. Eden. I absolutely LOVE Sarah's books. I fell in love with them the first time I picked one up several years ago when completing my undergraduate degree. Sarah has a way of making you forget about the world around you and sucking you into her stories from beginning to end. I have not read this latest release yet, but I can hardly wait!!  Sheriff Cade O'Brien was heartily sick of shooting people.
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