The Words We Lost is a brilliant story. One of the top five books I’ve read this year, and probably last year too. Seriously now. If you love contemporary romance, don’t even read the rest of the review. Order the book. The premise is a traumatized editor (Ingrid) who can’t really read after the death … Continue reading The Words We Lost, by Nicole Deese
Windswept Way is excellent. Because the book was quite so fabulous, I had to finish it in two days. The Hope Harbor books by Irene Hannon are all compelling reads and I’m excited for the next to release next year. This trip features a wounded warrior and a determined historian. Ashley Scott finds herself unable … Continue reading Windswept Way by Irene Hannon
Across the Shores is a lovely collection of stories, with each heroine in possession of a simple gold cross, handed down through the generations. We begin with More than Gold, by Carolyn Miller: In the wilds of an Australian goldrush where disaster strikes forcing a young woman to face unimaginable hardship. What I liked here … Continue reading Across the Shores
Oh my, where to start gushing about In Her Sights. When I hear the author names in the same sentence as Annie Oakley and pink pistol, I was all in. And goodness, this is a fun story. Tessa James has her sights set on a resultant bachelor, local gunsmith Jackson Spivey. Jackson has sworn off … Continue reading In Her Sights, by Karen Witemeyer
Counterfeit Hope had a LOT to live up to, because it followed an excellent debut by the author, Crystal Caudill. This book exceeded my every expectation. Wow. The opening scene grabbed me right away. Even though the female lead flaunted some very poor qualities, my sympathy for her grew quickly. Lou Thorne faced abuse her … Continue reading Counterfeit Hope, by Crystal Caudill