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
Confession time – I felt strangely compelled to read When the Waters Came, but at the same time, didn’t expect to enjoy it. Weird, right? Especially as I have enjoyed every other book by this author that I’ve read. And thankfully, I couldn’t have been more wrong. This book is a masterpiece of weaving a … Continue reading When the Waters Came, by Candice Sue Paterson
There aren’t many books I like better than the start of a new series by Lynette Eason, and Double Take doesn’t disappoint. Seriously now. This book. First of all, a quick overview. Physician Assistant Lainie is rebuilding her life after her ex tried to kill her. She only survived by grabbing the gun and shooting … Continue reading Double Take, by Lynette Eason