Arms of Mercy by Ruth Reid

Did I love this book?  Yes, I did.  I am not going to write the details of it, because the synopsis was really well written and tells what you need to know.

As I was reading through some of the trials Elijah and Catharine went through, the tender mercies that they received, reminded me that we are not alone in what we have to go through in life.  It was a sweet reminder that there is a higher Being that knows everything we need to make it through our trials.

It was a very sweet read and I really was happy that I had a chance to read this very good book!

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

This Wilderness Journey Heart of the Mountains 2 series by Misty M. Beller

This was the second book from this author I have read, and they are both full of adventure and great reads.  I enjoyed the fast pace and the characters were very likeable.

Joseph Malcom, who feels he is not good enough anymore because of an accident while caused damage to his hand helps Monti Bergeron arrive at her destination to help her cousin in caring for the needs of the friendly Indians.  Their journey is fraught with adventure and as they continue to come in contact together after their trip, they begin to have feelings towards one another. 

It's an interesting and well written book, and you will not want to miss it. 

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

The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo

Book 2 in the Daughters of the Mayflower series was written by Kathleen Y'Barbo and was a really exciting read.  Lots of action and historical scenes to create a wonderfully weritten book.

Taking place in 1725, this historical fiction takes place during a time of great turmoil on the open seas and Maribel Cordoba finds herself deep in the action, on a ship where she is an 11 year old girl, taken by her father and separated from home and all she is familiar with and serves as a crew member as the lookout up in the "crow's nest".

Her life is not the life of a typical 11 year old and she finds herself in an island orphanage where she seems to adapt well only to find  more mystery and intrigue in her life, and romance.

The book is very engaging and I enjoyed it very much.  I had a hard time putting it down when other things needed to be attended to.  I highly recommend this as a sweet, clean and highly interesting read!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Lawfully Justified by Lorana Hoopes

Just finished this sweet Western romance by Lorana Hoopes.  Loved it! 

Widower William Cook has lost his wife and faith.  He becomes a bounty hunter in the hopes of revenging his wife's death.

Emma, a doctor's daughter, and also widowed, relies on her faith to help her through her trials.  As they meet under unfortunate circumstances, something kindles.  But yet, does she want the life of a bounty hunter's wife?

Both parties need to heal, learn to trust and forgive.  This story is a sweet story and very enjoyable read!

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

The Amish Teacher's Gift by Rachel J. Good

This was the first book that I have read and reviewed for this author and I loved it. 

Ada is a teacher in a special needs Amish school.  The incidents the author writes about aren't glossed over but very accurate in how it is to have a special needs child and that they can be very difficult at times.  I know this first hand.  That honesty came through and appealed to me, personally.  I enjoyed the characters and the experiences that they shared and the not always perfect lives they led.  They had issues to overcome and to deal with.  Made it real!  Made it believable.

I really loved reading this book and hope I will have a chance to read many more from this very talented author.

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

My Heart Belongs in San Francisco, California by Janice Thompson

I was so happy to be able to read this addition to the "My Heart Belongs" Series.  It was a sweet story, Abby and Sam's story and I really enjoyed reading it.  If the rest of the series is this good, I for sure will be reading all of them!  That's a lot of reading.

I enjoyed the characters and the discoveries that socialite Abby made bringing many unexpected changes in her life.

San Francisco in the growing years seems to have not been quite the same as we know it now, so it was nice to see the contrasts and the growing pains, so to speak.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review.

The Postcard by Beverly Lewis

This was an Amish mystery and started out quite strongly and grabs your interest.  During the middle there were some parts I thought were maybe just a little on the slow moving side.  The end was dramatic and really, really good.

The Amish widow, Rachel witnesses the deaths of husband and son and causes her some psychological problems, as of course, a tragedy can cause.  I wanted to see her resolve that, but it didn't happen in this book.

A magazine reporter finds a postcard that starts some unexpected reactions from the locals.  He investigates and this mystery is very interesting and has an emotional resolve.

I really enjoyed the book and was glad that I checked it out from the local library.  It was a good read.