Mail-Order Duchess by Misty M. Beller (Lord's of the Rockies Book 1)

Enoch's brother had sent away for a mail-order bride and she came.  Although she sent a message that she would be coming, it didn't arrive.  So she was surprised to find that the brother of Enoch had passed.  Enoch feels that he should be responsible for this unfortunate situation.  Mandie arrives and has had an experience which changed many things in her life.  Enoch also has some unhappy past times that keep him from opening up completely.  

This was a wonderful read, as are all of this author's books.  I love the history and the location of Montana with its rugged beauty and western flavor.  You won't want to miss this excellent book.  I can't wait for the next book in the series.

I received an ARC of this book.  And I absolutely loved it!  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Carpenter by Pegg Thomas Salem Village Book 1

This book is a real attention grabbing story.  It takes place in Salem, Massachucetts in the 1600's where we have history of the Salem Witch Trials, a very tragic historical time and place.  At this time the Quakers and the Puritans were having serious strife and as Caleb and his wife, who are Quakers, adopt a Puritan child, the stress becomes extremely worrisome for them and their safety.

I love history and this book really held my attention.  The story line is well developed and the characters were also believable and the historical aspect was very fascinating and the story was exciting and tragic to read about.  Although fiction, it was clearly a good depiction of life and times then.

I recommend this book and look forward to the next in the series. I received a copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.