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.

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.  
 

Summer in the Spotlight by Liz Johnson (Prince Edward Island Shores Series Book 3)

When a hurricane destroys the Victoria Playhouse, Kelsey finds herself without her theater and her high school drama teaching job as well.  The start of the book grabbed my attention right away especially, having been a drama person since high school days.  I loved how they worked together to build a theater continue Kelsey's goals.  It wasn't quite as attention keeping as the beginning of the book, but was still a sweet and clean romance. This book showed people working together to reach a worthwhile goal.  There were reveals of painful pasts and romance.  It was a good read.  

I received an ARC from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

A Single Dad in Amish Country: A Clean and Uplifting Romance, (The Butternut Amish B&B Series)

 A Single Dad in Amish Country

by Patricia Johns

This book immediately engaged me because of the occupation of pilot for the character of Hazel.  Which is exactly what a family member is doing right now!  So I totally tuned in right from the beginning.  Then it continued to engage me because of characters wanting to know about the biological parentage.  This is something I have been doing in my career.   And I couldn't help but fall in love with Eeyore.  So that being said, this was a sweet story that I just absolutely loved reading.  It was just what I needed! It was a truly enjoyable book to read.  I am so glad that I was able to read this very nice book!  I really liked the author's style of writing.  Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel

I so enjoyed this book! I loved the setting.  I loved the characters.  And as I read the story and the strict rules and regulations, reminded me of my mom's experiences as a young student.  It is a beautiful story and Brianna lives a life of servitude at the Ballymacool house and school for girls.  The secrets will keep you guessing and so if you like a little mystery with your romance, you will love this book as well.  I loved the Christian feeling of this book and how the circumstances of her life show that there is importance to our lives - no matter our station in life.

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

Dandelion Wishes by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley)

 A friendship torn apart by a tragic accident. Two  girls, inseparable friends, now separated.  Kept away from Tracy by her brother, Emma is trying hard to regain the friendship that they had.  Tracy's brother Will, feels Emma is careless and one who has always taken chances without regard to possible results.

I enjoyed the story and the romance that blooms.  The book was well-written and your heart goes out to the girls as they struggle with their relationship.

It is a very different story then others I have read from this author.  I am sure you will enjoy it.

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

Once Upon a Farmhouse by Angie Dicken

 I love second chance romance.  I especially loved the Iowa setting having lived across the street from Iowa, literally as a young girl.  The title drew my attention immediately and I ended up totally loving the story.  I love the books that this author writes and the sweet romance!  Yup, loved it! Returning to her grandfather's funeral was touching to me because my husband passed last week and our grandkids were his life.

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

A Chance to Heal, By Vannetta Chapman and Rebecca Kertz (2Novels in one book)

This is a book containing two separate books that have been reprinted and bound into one great book!

The first story, written by Vannetta Chapman is entitled "The Baby Next Door".  And the second, was by Rebecca Kertz and entitled Loving Her Amish Neighbor.

The Baby Next Door

I love this book!  I was so happy to read this sweet and fun read!   I say fun because there were some humorous parts that were light and make you laugh.  It was so enjoyable to read Grace and Adrian's story.  Grace has a secret that weighs her down and keeps her from the happiness that she hopes for.  Adrian runs a quirky and fun farm zoo of sorts and decides that tours for the Englischers would be a good way to earn some money.  He engages Grace into his tour plans and from there the story unfolds.  

It's just a good book and I really enjoyed reading it!  I am sure you will too!

Loving Her Amish Neighbor

Lucy and her daughter are the victims of a hit and run to their Amish buggy.  Gabriel sees their situation and steps up and helps them to get the help that is needed.  Their new friendship grows despite their individual personal trials that they are going through.  This story is a tender story of their healing from different but tragic events in their lives.

Both these stories combine into a great pair of stories of healing and love.  Loved them both and was happy for the opportunity to read them

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

 

A Mississippi Sunset by Linda Weaver Clarke (Women of Courage)

I really enjoyed this sweet and clean historical fiction and romance. It's part of a series of brave women who were not afraid to take a stand in what they believe needed to be changed and you will see some historical figures that appear in this book!  Loved that.  I enjoyed that the Willow Valley people return such as the owner of the hot chocolate shop and others familiar from an earlier book.  The characters are good people trying to make the best of the situations that they are in. However, yet it is not necessary to have read the previous books in order to be totally aware of what is happening in this, the third book.  It's a great stand alone story.

This is a very enjoyable book and it is well worth a read!

I received an ebook copy of this book from the author and was not required to post a review.  All thoughts are my own.

Edgewater Road by Shelley Shepard Gray (The Rumors in Ross County Series)

This book was not at all what I normally have read from this author, that being lots of Amish books.  It was about Jennifer Smiley, a young woman who inherited a house from her grandmother and finding out family secrets and that all is not always as it appears.

Jennifer finds new friendships and then is concerned when she finds out about these new friends that are not what she would have expected.  It's a most interesting book and the storyline is new and different.  There is a touch of Amish here as well!  The book is about forgiving, moving on, and acceptance of those people that have made past mistakes and are trying to repair the past.  And that love is not always perfect.

Such a good book.  I really enjoyed this page-turner.  And I am enjoying how this author is branching out into different styles of writing. I highly recommend this well-written book.

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

Never Leave Me (Waters of Time Series) Book 2 by Jody Hedlund

I didn't remember immediately that I had read the first of this series, till a bit later.  Then the character, Marian, came rushing back to my memory. The book was quite thought provoking as one wonders who would or should receive the healing water?  This is a time-slip book and goes between Middle Ages to current and leaves you feeling you have to keep on reading.  There's no stopping now!

The hunt for the Tree of Life and the healing waters makes for a very intriguing story line.  It doesn't fail!  This book has some really exciting adventure, danger and romance for sure! The book is breathtaking and that says it all!

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The lead characters are Ellen and Harrison.  Each has serious health issues to deal through. This book, in my opinion, had so much to offer.  Really enjoyed the action and the events till the very end.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Always a Wedding Planner by R.L. Ashly, Leeann Betts, Toni Shiloh, Davalynn Spencer

 These four novellas made a great collection and blended together so well.  The four ladies each has a part in their wedding planning business enterprise.  They are all sweet romances and each woman has her story to tell.  The stories flowed so well together, it actually just seemed like one book.

The story was of good friends and some obstacles that sometimes stand in the way.  The stories were are sweet and had some humor.  The book will draw you in and you will enjoy it.

I received an ebook copy of this book from NetGalley.  All thoughts are my own.

The Miracle Tree by Davalyn Spencer Audible Version

I just finished listening to this Audible version by Davalynn Spencer.  It was really enjoyable and I enjoyed the romance, the storyline, and the characters so much. It was a western in today's time period, so not a "historical" western and was a book with plenty of action and enjoyable animals as well.

The narrator Michelle Dyan Whitehead did a nice job of telling the story and interpreting the characters.  I loved the voices she used and it was pleasant to listen to.

I received an Audible version from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Sword of Trust by Debbie Lynne Costello Winds of Change Book 2

 This was such enthralling book.  I absolutely connected with this book.  I felt like I was right there in the woods, in the castle, in the village.  This book does that to you.  Ms. Costello has a definite talent for bringing the reader right into the center of her story.  You become a part of it.  The story is so well written and the events come together so perfectly.  The author has a wonderful command of medieval history and terminology.  

This was a well written book which keep you guessing as to what happens next.  I highly recommend this excellent book.

Complete with all the medieval details, charm and wonderfully strong characters, this book has it all.  Secrets, betrayal, forgiveness and trust… It’s a book you want to read to the end, but yet, never want it to end! 

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

Second Chance Homecoming by Linda K. Rodante

 I just discovered I had this as an e-book that I had purchased and I won a paperback copy from the author.  And which version did I read?  Why the paperback, of course!

Because it was of novella length, I finished it in one sitting.  It was a light, easy to read and enjoyable romance of two people who had once had hopes for one another but didn't work out at that time.

Very sweet, Christian and fun to read.  I recommend for a relaxing and nice story.  

I received a copy from the author and all thoughts are my own.

What The Heart Wants by Virginia Wise

 I really enjoyed this book, and I am really fond of historical Amish books.  The characters were fun and Christina was definitely outgoing and a little bit of a schemer.  Loved that.  

I loved the frontier type adventure that these Pennsylvanian settlers experienced.  I loved their simple life styles, work and ways of survival.  

It was an enjoyable book and I hope to read more from this author and this time period.  Really fun and entertaining.

I received this book from NetGalley and Zebra Publishing and was not required to give a positive review.  

Her Prince Charming by Anna Del C. Dye

This was a sweet story in a medieval type time period, with princes and royals and those who want to steal the throne.    There is danger, adventure and love!  The princess takes on her personal "armor" to protect and defend her crown. 

I enjoyed the story very much.  It's a very entertaining story that you will enjoy!

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

A Son for the Mountain Firefighter by Melinda Curtis

This was such a good book.  I really enjoyed the characters and their interaction with one another.  I loved the concern for others and trying to fix things that needed to be changed.  Sometimes we don't know what others need in a relationship and those things are missing and need to be worked on.

This was a good story of overcoming trials and life's challenges that come into the lives of many.

I really enjoyed this story.  I think others will too.  It's clean and good reading.

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

Desert Intrigue Audible Version by Linda Weaver Clarke

I have listened to the other books of the series, so was happy to listen again.  I enjoy Audible books because I can take them with me anywhere.  Right on my phone.  So it's handy!

This book takes place in the Superstition Mountains.  Even just the title points to a great read!  I enjoyed the tale of the Lost Dutchman and all the mysterious adventures that take place in the lives of John and Julia. Evans.

In this read you will find, mystery, suspense, wedding plans gone awry, a trip to the hospital and a very  exciting backdrop in the Arizona desert. 

The narrater was Carolyn Kashner, who has narrated several other books of this author.  She does a great job of helping the listener know who's who.

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

Just in Time For Christmas by Davalynn Spencer

Abigale Millerton leaves a Denver women’s school and returns to her grandparents’ high-country ranch to find the boy she’d grown up with not a boy any longer—and butting in on her challenge with local timber thieves. If he’d stop telling her what to do, they might get along.

Seth Holt has loved Abigale since before he knew better. And now that she’s back in the high country, she’s still as bull-headed as ever. But Seth can match her, and he’s determined to keep her out of harm’s way and in his line of sight. Trouble is, he’d rather keep her in his arms.

This was a great read.  The beginning grabs you from the start.  The characters were interesting and the story plot kept you reading.  It was a sweet romance with a bit of intrigue/mystery to keep the interest going.  I liked the interaction between Abigale and Seth and the tension between them.

I recommend this very nice read and am sure you will enjoy it.

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