Embers in the London Sky is a wonderful story that’s sure to capture readers hearts. Sarah Sundin is among the finest writers covering World War II and as with previous novels, the research is spotless. While fleeing to England, Aleida is separated from her sweet three year old son and then widowed all within the … Continue reading Embers in the London Sky, by Sarah Sundin
There’s little more that I enjoy than a new series from a favorite author. One Wrong Move Doesn’t disappoint. For this series, Pettrey has moved from coastal Maryland to New Mexico. She’s also traded the Coast Guard for private investigators with checkered pasts. The premise of this story is art heists.The book begins with Christian … Continue reading One Wrong Move, by Dani Pettrey
Lady of Disguise is a loose retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, set in the late Middle Ages, in England. Louisa and her sister Margaret lost everything when her parents died. Her unscrupulous uncle took over his lands and title. Now he wants to force Louisa and Margaret into unsuitable but advantageous marriages to further … Continue reading Lady of Disguise, by Melanie Dickerson
I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Divine Proverb of Streusel, but I loved this book. The story features Nikki Werner, a literature teacher whose world is rocked by her parents divorce. Unable to commit to her own boyfriend she takes off to the farm where her father grew up. Nikki decides to summer … Continue reading The Divine Proverb of Streusel, by Sara Brunsvold
I’m trying to give fewer five star reviews because I think I give too many, but Fragile Designs certainly earns one. Imagine coming home to tell your husband he’s going to be father, only to discover him dead on the floor. This story start with a bang and keeps going. For Carly Harris, the discovery … Continue reading Fragile Designs, by Colleen Coble