Tinsel, Trees and Treachery by Bruce Hammack (A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery)

Steve and Heather are at it again.  These stories are always fun to read.  As the duo plus dogs start their adventure to find out who is putting fear into the life of a friend of Steve's, they set out to Branson, MO.  I enjoyed being reminded of my visit there some years ago so that added more enjoyment for me as I followed the adventure.  Its a cozy mystery, which is a genre that is always a good match for me.  There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.  I recommend this book!

The Midwife: Salem Village Book 2 by Pegg Thomas

Well my first thought is that this book is very powerful.  It is in no way "slow moving"  but really keeps you on your toes! The storyline is gripping and you will have a hard time putting this book down.  I have often heard of the Salem Witch Trials, but this book brought it out so that you could absolutely feel the fear these poor people had to deal with.  This was definitely a terrible time in history. The story takes us to the 1600's when life had a completely different type of living and that is also shared in this book.  The book is historically correct and full of adventure as the Midwife Hester, a Quaker, takes in a foundling infant.  She finds a friend and confidant in Hannah Buffum, Jr. and together they forge through the hard times to come.

I highly recommend this very good and well researched book.  

Not Exactly Mr. Darcy (The Silver Teapot) by Carolyn Miller

This was a sweet story and I really enjoyed it.  I was also surprised that this was the first book that I have read by this author.  I love the storyline which is written as a Christian type of reading material, which I really love reading  Olivia was an enjoyable character that was quite real to me. Going to England to care for someone is also something that resonates for me as a caretaker as well.  I love how they worked on the Hartbury Hall to restore it which is something that I would love to do as well.    I loved how Liv was determined to make sure that the Hall was restored and was as a beautiful place as it was once long before.  So this story was for me and I loved it.

Thanks to Barbour publishing for a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.