Amish Country Ransom by Mary Alford

So I had to give the book 4 stars because it really wasn't all that Amish.  It takes place in the Amish country, as the title says and there are a couple of Amish characters that play a minor role but it was mainly about two characters, Jade and Ethan who were not Amish.  The book was an exciting read and I definitely wanted to finish it, but if you were looking for a typical Amish book, this was not such.  It was a good read, very exciting, and lots of action. It touched upon some sensitive topics, guns, rape and violence, so to be aware.  I won this book in a giveaway.  I was not required to review.

Hemlock and Homicide A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series. Book 13

This next book about Smiley and McBlythe was another excellent mystery by this author.  I loved the dog factor that is added into the book. As Steve, the blind homicide detective, adds a dog to his arsenal, we see that this dog has special abilities that does a lot for him. Heather is swamped with work at the time a murder occurs and Steve needs some additional help for this case and hires a driver, Rasheed.  There is a lot of action that occurs in the poisoning cases that Steve tries to solve. Rasheed is a new character that brings new and interesting things to the story.  I think you will like this mystery, the suspense and really enjoy all of Steve's special talents in solving cases!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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.

What I Left for You by Liz Tolsma (Echoes of the Past Book 3)

This book was absolutely amazing to me.  I related to it in so many ways.  First this was a dual time book.  WWII and now.   I have heard so many of the experiences that my mother had in WWII in Germany and Poland that so well related exactly to this book.  That the author has written about her ancestral home is a real  connection for me and also the fact that the current day character Mckenna uses genealogical research methodology to find and unlock the secrets to their family's past is also amazing to me as that is my profession.  So this book held my attention from page one throughout the entire book.  It was a sad story as WWII stories usually are but dealt with a different cultural group of people called the Lemkos.  The book will hold your attention till the very end.  It was THAT good!  I highly recommend this book and am so happy that I read it myself!  It gives me such an understanding of the hardships in life and to appreciate all we have.  

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Unforgotten: (Amish Romantic Suspense Story with Forgiveness and Second Chances) By Shelley Shepard Gray

Bethanne has found life hard after an attempted assault.  She lives with the memory and it fills her mind. Her cousin is running for Miss Crittenden County and has a stalker. Its an amazing Amish suspense that keeps you reading because you have to find out who the culprit is.  The characters are great and the storyline is very realistic.  It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat.  And of course there is romance and so it has all the good stuff! Well recommended!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cowboy Santa (Cowboy Academy #6) By Melinda Curtis

This book totally hooked me in from page one!  Being called to the principal's office brings back memories as a kid and a parent.  The two seven-year-olds definitely have something up their sleeves.  Loved it.  Chandler and Izzy, both single parents definitely have different opinions as to the decorating job she is doing at his ranch.  Their kids have plans and they will do what is needed to make sure things go as they want in their matchmaking agenda!  This is a sweet Christmas romance.  I really enjoyed it and especially the two kids, Sam and Mae who are so cute.  Chandler and Izzy are somewhat reluctant from past relationships.  But their kids are determined!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Cowgirl On His Doorstep: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Blackwell Belles Book 3( by Anna J. Stewart

This was such a sweet read.  I loved it. And I have loved this series!  The Blackwell Belles, Iris Blackwell and her sisters were a group that performed as trick riders.  Now Iris remodels trailers and travels all around as she does this work.  And that's how she meets Shane as his father requested she work on his old camper. It's a sweet romance and I love the family appeal. This was a book worth reading and I really enjoyed it.

I received and ARC copy of this book.  All Thoughts and opinions are my own.