The Girl From Tomorrow's Town by Naomi Musch

 

This was a different type of book for me and I found that very interesting.  Starting with the Orphan Train, which I have read about before, and then the departure from the orphanage and the issues that brought that Lily had to endure.  Lily meets someone upon her leaving who has quickly befriended her and helped her as well.  Francis is a roustabout working for a traveling circus.  He is a hard working member of the circus “family” and helps in all ways that he can.

I enjoyed this book very much.  I felt the struggles that Lily has experienced by the author’s description and even though she has left the orphanage environment, things still are not always as hoped.  It is a good story and definitely one to read. 

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Chance For Kallie Mae by Ann H. Gabhart

This was a sweet story taking place in 1911,  The Bertram and Spencer families have a feud that has gone on causing their family members to not be able to interact in any way. Kallie. a Bertram and Quinn, a Spencer are in love and this is a definite bad situation for them.  Kallie has been taking care of her family since the death of her mother, putting her life on hold in many ways.   As a caretaker, she has not been able to attend school.  It is a story taking place in the Appalachians, so schooling is not as we know it today.  This being an area, were feuds and contentions are a critical part of their lives.  It is a story that makes you think of how she should deal with the love she has for Quinn and the family that she is a part of.  

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

Silent Witness by Tracy Fredrychowski (An Amish Book Club Mystery Book 4)

I have always enjoyed a good mystery. This book as well as the  previous books of the series, were exactly that. I have read each one and enjoyed them very much.  This book starts with several fires in the Amish community and a body. I love the three ladies of the book club, how they write down each possible clue and try to compile all the evidence.  They are a fun bunch of ladies that never give up trying to resolve the problems in their community.  The characters were well developed and the storyline was well paced.  I am hoping the series continues!

I received an ARC of this book from the author.  All opinions are my own.

The Amish Rancher's Return by Amy Lillard

 I love a good second chance story.  It was a sweet story of Isaiah who was in love with Priscilla and suddenly decides to go to Montana to ranch.  Priscilla is devastated by this and takes matters into her own hands and moves on with her life.  Life continues and he return's.  Is it too late to make amends?  

It is a good read and I really enjoyed the storyline and also the secondary story line of the store being put  up for sale where Priscilla has her Amish things to sell.  I think that Amish book readers will really enjoy this book.  I highly recommend it!

I received an ARC from the author.  All thoughts and opinions were my own.

Murder on the Leon by Bruce Hammack

 This was an enjoyable mystery read including an Alaskan cruise.  There was a little romance going on that I would like to continue reading about in future books.  The mystery part of the book was a little slower moving than usual, maybe because of the cruise vacay. I loved the setting. It was a fun book, definitely clean and well worth reading.  I could see that the author is well versed in criminal justice.   I also enjoyed the painting storyline for Fen both in this book and earlier ones. I have enjoyed this series of mysteries and look forward to each new book and adventure!

I recieved an ARC from the author.  All thoughts and opnions are my own.

Mail-Order Viscountess, Lords of the Rockies Series Book 3 by Misty M. Beller

This was an excellent read.  I couldn't get enough of it!  It checked all the boxes for me!  When the older family members, brothers and their wives plan a mail-order bride unbeknownst to Thomas, he is not too happy.  But he feels he will just pay her way back to her previous home.  She arrives, along with a sister in tow and their story begins.  There is lots of adventure, and the scene in Montana seems pretty accurate with unexpected blizzard and its trials that go along with it.  I wasn't able to put the book down as there was no slow paced parts.  Always lots going on and so, yes, it was a page-turner for me.  Can't say enough.  

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

HIdden Poison: An Amateur Amish Sleuth Cozy Mystery by Tracy Fredrychowski

 

This series is great.  Both books in the series have just held my attention till the very end.  No slow or dull moments.  I loved both of these books.  The book club trio of Amish ladies are always finding clues to solve the case that has happened.  When the grouchy bishop of the Amish collapses and passes away in the cafe, a town becomes greatly concerned as to who dun it and what really happened.  It's a great read and very full of suspence. It's a book you won't be able to easily put down!  

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