The Key to Love is my first full length Besty St. Amant novel. I’ve previously read two of her novellas, and wasn’t surprised that I enjoyed the book. The story is a frothy mixture of quirky small town characters, (with the obnoxious lawyer, local gossip and several older folks with ‘definite’ personalities), and bigger, complex … Continue reading The Key to Love by Betsy St. Amant
The Kissing Tree is a wonderful collection of romantic novellas. Each tale chronicles a love story and takes us through the lifespan of a glorious oak tree. They all cover a different era, and above all, each is written by a different author, all at the top of their game. Regina Jennings sets the stage … Continue reading The Kissing Tree
Start with Me more than fulfills the hope I had that Victor the rotter would eventually become a decent human. Oh my stars. This book is glorious. Kara Isaac gets better and better. Readers first met Victor in Can’t Help Falling, the brilliant Narnia infused love story set in Oxford. Peter was the hero of … Continue reading Start with Me by Kara Isaac
A Christmas Haven fascinated me with a rare glimpse into the inner facets of Amish life within different traditions. I had no idea there was more than one way to live this life. Along with a lovely story, this was a gentle education. Ivy Zook is a member of an Old Order Amish family. She … Continue reading A Christmas Haven by Cindy Woodsmall
As a career radio journalist, I was excited to pick up Point of Danger by Irene Hannon. A longtime fan of her work, I was confident I’d enjoy the book vey much, and I wasn’t wrong. Not many novels feature radio stations and I can say Hannon’s depiction of the coffee is spot on. More … Continue reading Point of Danger by Irene Hannon