A Thorn in Winter's Grasp: Christmas Historical Western Romance

 

This was a really enjoyable book in a time that life was much harder.  It was such a sweet story that I read it in one sitting.  I really enjoyed the story line and how Hope had to play the role of a teacher as well as  her Aunt Millie who has passed.  When Millie passes Hope takes her place as her aunt had requested and travels to be the teacher of Jed's children. She hasn't told him the truth as to who she is but the kids love her.  After some time the truth comes out.  And things don't go as planned.  This is a story about an older couple, which I found very refreshing!  Good story!

Tomorrow's First Light by Naomi Rawlings (Texas Promise Series)

I really loved this book.  I enjoyed the historical aspects, the problems, the joys, everything.  A great read!  The characters were perfect, the romance was sweet and the storyline was believable and well-paced.  
 

Henri's Regret: Forts of Refuge Prequel by Pegg Thomas

This book was the Prequel to the Forts of Refuge series.This book is filled with drama and action.  It's also poignant and heartwarming. I really enjoyed this book.  

The frontier life was so difficult and this book tells it like it was.  The research involved in this book must have been very intense and all-consuming.  It's a wonderful book and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to read it.  It must have been so hard to leave a civilization so different to forge new frontiers and deal with it's challenges and adventure.  And there is romance, as well.  A well written prequel that is well worth the time to read!  And then you will definitely want to read everything in the series! You will read about Henri in Maggie's Strength. You will be well rewarded by reading this prequel and the series!  So happy I did.  

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Freedom's Pride by Pegg Thomas (Path to Freedom Book 2)

Mark Allen has completed his indenture.  Now to find Gwen, to whom he promised that he would reunite with her sister after the indenture were completed.  The book tells of a man who loved Gwen and hopes to reunite with her as well.  He is driven to fulfil his promise and will not stop till he finds her.  Faye, sister of Gwen is not at all similar to Gwen.  She is all about a good life.  The story is good and well written.  And has some twists and turns along the  way.

I really enjoyed this book and it really grabbed my attention. I kept reading till the end.  It was a book that you had to read and find out how things go forth.  I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.
 

Healing the Mountain Man's Heart by Misty M. Beller (Brothers of Sapphire Ranch book 1)

This author writes the most amazing historical fiction.  You actually feel yourself living it. As Dinah and Naomi head out west to open a medical clinic and answer a mail order bride request, they find things do not always work out as planned.  This author writes wonderful adventure books.  And this first book to the new series was exactly that.  There were lots of chilling moments and sweet romance.  The characters were enthralling and it was easy to embrace them.  I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book and was under no obligation to write a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

Silver Prairies by Pegg Thomas (A More Perfect Union Book 3)

So glad I haven't missed a single book in this series!  This book was an excellent example of what historical fiction should be.  It was so well written, that I felt I was there experiencing it all myself.  The cattle drive was all that I had hoped for and more.  It was very hard to put this one down.  There was adventure, romance, and lots of excitement! The characters were very well described and you can't help but embrace them!  Highly recommend this book for historical readers!  You will love it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to give a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Honor's Mountain Promise By Misty M. Beller (Hearts of Montana)

This was another great book by this author.  I loved the action, the romance, and the trials of faith that the characters had to deal with.  The trials were difficult for both and required working together and faith in God to overcome.  The book was novella length but was perfect for this story. I really loved reading this book, so good!

I received a complimentary book.  All thoughts are my own.

Cobalt Skies by Pegg Thomas (A More Perfect Union Book 2)

Cobalt Skies is the 2nd book in the A More Perfect Union series.  This book totally grabbed my attention from the very start.  It was filled with adventure and warm tender moments as well.  I loved the way strangers became the best of friends, and perhaps more.

This book takes you on a journey to the West as former Civil War Cavalryman, Samuel Hickman and the Southern  widow, Mrs. Susanna Piper head out for their personal goals, helping each other along the way.  They run into many difficult situations as they go at a time when North and South still harbored feelings.  This is a heartwarming book.  I really enjoyed everything about it. This book is a page turner!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

A Healer's Promise by Misty M. Beller (Brides of Laurent)

I haven't read a single book by this author that I didn't love.  And this one started out great and just kept right on!  It's a story of a little village in the Canadian Rockies in the 1800's.  The people are good people, but Levi, finds himself in a compromised position as an enemy to these people, but a man with a great heart, nonetheless. And Audrey's heart tells her he is a good person and helps him escape from his captivity.  I was enthralled as the story takes them away from her home and people in an effort to protect him.  

The characters are really likeable in every way.  There is lots of adventure and danger and action.  No dull moments to skim past quickly.  It is a well-written romance and speaks to me of faith and trusts.  Great book.  And you won't want to miss this one.  It is book 2 of a series, but reads well as a stand-alone also.  

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

Abigail's Peace by Pegg Thomas (Forts of Refuge #3)

I have enjoyed the historical fiction books that I have read from this author, which is what keeps me reading them!  Once you find something you enjoy, you continue to read these wonderful books.

The writing style and character development are excellent in this book.  The research must have been very in-depth to recreate such an incredible read.   This is a book in the 1700's time frame, which would require many hours of research to develop a precise and wonderful book of this period.

As Abigail arrives into the fort, she finds life is very different than what she was used to or was expecting and it was interesting to read about the Seneca and their side of things.  The book was a real page turner and I loved that!  Had to keep reading and not put it down!

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

 

Sarah's Choice by Pegg Thomas

This book is filled with drama and action.  It's also poignant and heartwarming.  All the feels!  The struggles this poor woman has to live with and know what to do.  Her choice is difficult in a time that is also difficult.  I really enjoyed this book.  At times it was hard to decide even for myself as to what she should do.

The frontier life was so difficult and this book tells it like it was.  The research involved in this book must have been very intense and all-consuming.  It's a wonderful book and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to read it.  It must have been so hard to leave a civilization so different to forge new frontiers and deal with it's challenges and adventure.  And there is romance, as well.  A well written novel that is well worth the time to read!

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.