Series: Heirloom Secrets
Author: Ashley Clark
Publisher: Story Time Press
Genre: Historical Fiction, Novella
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
A Valentine from Charleston is only 68 pages, making it more of a short story than a novella. It is a prequel to Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark.
Series: The Emmy Lake Chronicles #1
Author: AJ Pearce
Publisher: Scribner
Genre: Historical Fiction, World War II, British Literature
Source: Library
My Review:
I didn't realize until I was typing up this review that Dear Mrs. Bird is the first book of a series! It is also AJ Pearce's debut novel.
Series: Hanger's Horsemen #3
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Narrator: Jeanine Bartel
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Westerns,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I am not a fan of Westerns, except, apparently, when Karen Witemeyer writes them. While I enjoyed In Honor's Defense, my favorite of the series is the second book, The Heart's Charge.
Author: Terrie Todd
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction,
Source: Author Provided
My Review:
Even if We Cry by Terrie Todd is a standalone novel set in Canada.
Author: Naomi Stephens
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
The Burning of Rosemont Abbey was my first introduction to Naomi Stephen's, but it won't be the last.
Series: Haven Manor #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Beverley A. Crick
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Regency Era, Romance,
Source: Library
My Review:
A Defense of Honor is the first book in Kristi Ann Hunter's Haven Manor series.
Series: Hanger's Horsemen #2
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Narrator: Jeanine Bartel
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Westerns,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I am not a fan of Western's-except, apparently, when Karen Witemeyer writes them. I love her books but kept putting off reading this series because I knew it was a Western. The Heart's Charge is even better than the first book, At Love's Command.
Author: L. M. Montgomery
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Genre: Classic, Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult
Source: Own
My Review:
The only books I have read by L.M. Montgomery are the Anne of Green Gables series. I enjoyed them as a child and have always wondered if I would enjoy them as an adult. I have had The Blue Castle on my shelf for a few years.
Series: Hanger's Horsemen #1
Author: Karen Witemeyer
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Westerns, Historical Fiction, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I put off At Love's Command for several years, even though I enjoy Karen Witemeyer's writing because it is a Western. If you follow me at all, you know that is not something I read much of.
Author: Jaime Jo Wright
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Suspense, Christian Fiction, Dual-time, Historical Fiction,
Source: Bethany House and Jaime Jo Wright
My Review:
Jaime Jo Wright is an auto-read author. She is one of the few authors I have read everything she has written. Specters in the Glass House is her newest release (10/1/24). I am in awe of her storytelling skills!
Author: Amanda Dykes
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure,
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes is one of those books that is hard to review. It is a book that is best to experience. With that in mind, I will review it but know that my review will not do the story justice.
Series: The Matchmakers #3
Author: Jen Turano
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance, Humor
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
Once I started reading Meeting Her Match, I did not want to put it down!!!
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: Beyond Ivy Walls
Author: Rachel Fordham
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: August 14, 2024
Genre: Historical Romance
My Review:
I love the cover of Beyond Ivy Walls, but the story within is just as beautiful as the cover. Rachel Fordham has outdone herself with this one, I think it is my new favorite of hers.
Author: Jaime Jo Wright
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction
Source: Bethany House & Own (won a copy around the same time!)
My Review:
I am a huge Jaime Jo Wright fan. I know if I want a story that will keep me guessing until the very end to read her books. I don't know another author who keeps me invested in both timelines like she does! Night Falls on Predicament Avenue checked every box.
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Way Back by Heidi Chiavaroli hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: The Way Back
Series: Lights of Acadia #1
Author: Heidi Chiavaroli
Publisher: Hope Creek Publishers
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Genre: Dual Timeline Women's Fiction
My Review:
I didn't realize going into The Way Back that it was a dual-timeline novel. It is the second book I have read by Heidi Chiavaroli, and I am looking forward to reading more from her.
Series: Brotherhood of The Black Tartan #1
Author: Nichole Van
Publisher: Fiorenza Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction, Clean romance,
Source:
My Review:
Suffering the Scot is the first book I have read by Nichole Van. It is the first book in the Brotherhood of The Black Tartan series.
Author: Mandy Goff
Publisher: Love Inspired Historical
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Library
My Review:
Technically, this is the second in the series. The first book is The Blackmailed Bride, and follows Marcus's sister, Olivia. I loved that book, so I picked this one up to read.
Author: Joanna Barker
Publisher: Joanna Barker
Genre: Regency, Historical Fiction, Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
A Game of Hearts is the first book I have read by Joanna Barker, and it won't be my last.
Title: Because I Could Not Stop For Death
Series: An Emily Dickinson Mystery #1
Author: Amanda Flower
Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction,
Source: Library
My Review:
Because I Could Not Stop for Death is the first in the Emily Dickinson Mystery series by Amanda Flower.
Series: Ladies of Devon #3
Author: Kasey Stockton
Narrator: Victoria Brazier
Publisher: Golden Owl Press
Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I immediately started listening to The Widow of Falbrooke Court once I finished The Lady of Larkspur Vale by Kasey Stockton. I wanted to know if Amelia and Charles mend their fences and fall in love.
