Author: Anneka R. Walker
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Humor
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
The cover of this book caught my attention and I knew I had to read it. I was not disappointed. This is the first book that I have read by Anneka Walker and I will keep an eye out for other books she has written.
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Barbour
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Christmas
Source: Net Galley
My review:
I absolutely adore Pepper Basham's writing. I do not know if all her books have literary references and bookish quotes, but the ones that I have read, do, and I LOVE it!!
Authors: Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Amish, Romance
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
A Class for Laurel by Amy Clipston
Laurel is excited when she gets to Colorado. It was her first train ride and she was thrilled with all the new sights she had seen as she traveled from Pennsylvania. She is looking forward to being a teacher and the opportunity to teach in a new community.
Series: Hearts of Lancaster County #2
Author: Barbara Cameron
Publisher: Forever
Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance
My Review:
While this is the second book in the Hearts of Lancaster County series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel. I would recommend going back and reading the first book, The Amish Midwife's Hope, before beginning this one. I did not read the first book and feel that I would have enjoyed this story, even more, had I read it first.
Author: Denise Hunter, Melissa Ferguson, Kathleen Fuller
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Romance, Christian Fiction
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
A Summer Detour by Denise Hunter
Allie is dreading the trip for her grandparents fiftieth anniversary party. Her family treats her with kid gloves and her parents didn't even trust her to bring more than napkins to the party. When Allie offers to drive her grandparents restored Chevy, you would think she had a record of wrecking cars and driving irresponsibly!
Author: Carrie Stuart Parks
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Suspense
Source: Net Galley
My review:
Targhee Falls, Idaho
"Why are those dogs barking?" I pointed across the wooden picnic table toward two obviously upset canines yelping nearby.
Series: Surprised by Love #2
Author: Rachel J. Good
Publisher: Zebra Books
Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance
My review:
While this is the second book in the series it can easily be read as a stand-alone. There are a few characters who make appearances from the first book, but there is not so much background that you are lost.
Author: Jennifer L. Wright
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
If It Rains alternates between Kathryn and Melissa's point of view. These two sisters live very different lives, yet they both suffer from heartache and difficult situations.
I am not a huge Historical fiction fan, but I am finding more and more that are so well-written I am starting to enjoy the genre. Today I finished reading The Duke Meets His Match, by Karen Tuft.
Author: Carey Scott
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Genre: Bible Study, Deovtional
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
This was my first time reading a book by Carey Scott, but I look forward to reading more of her works!
This book can be read very quickly or slowly, depending on how the reader wants to take it. The book is not broken into days or chapters. It is simply a heading, followed by a Bible verse, and the section ends with a quick devotional related to the section.
Series: Amish Blessings #1
Author: Kelly Irvin
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
I enjoyed this story. Cassie does not know what she is getting herself into when she decides to move in with the Keim's and help with their grandchildren. Cassie is a joy and a delight. She radiates energy and possesses a genuine love of her life. She is enthusiastic in all that she does and has many admirable qualities.
Author: Lauren K. Denton
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, dual-timeline
Source: Net Galley
My Review:
Lauren Denton is an author that when I see her name I try to get her books. She is a distinguised writer, writing clean fiction novels. The One You're With is also well written, with great character development.
Title: The Scarlet Pen
Series: True Colors (each stand alone)
Author: Jennifer Uhlarik
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, True Crime
My Review:
Not only did this book capture my attention from the first scene, but I also disliked Stephen Dee Richardson from that moment on! It made me wonder what Emma saw in him. Emma is sweet, caring, adores her siblings, and seems to be more in love with the idea of being in love, than actually in love with Stephen. She is also headstrong and impulsive, which gets her into trouble.
Title: The Amish Quiltmaker's Unruly In-Laws
Series: The Amish Quiltmaker #2
Author: Jennifer Beckstrand
Publisher: Zebra Books
Genre: Christian Fiction/Amish
My Review:
While this is the second book in the series, it can also be read as a stand-alone. However, to understand a bit more about a few of the characters, it would be great to start with the first book.
Linda Eicher is not afraid to speak her mind and often comes across as rude and unfeeling. She is feisty, athletic, and does quite a few sports your typical Amish young lady would not do.
Author: Tessa Afshar
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Genre: Biblical Fiction/Historical Fiction
Synopsis:
Whispered secrets about her parents' past take on new urgency for Chariline as she pays one last visit to the land of her forefathers, the ancient kingdom of Cush.
Raised as an orphan by her aunt, Chariline has only been told a few pieces of her parents' tragic love story. Her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite, but she knows nothing else. While visiting her grandfather before his retirement as the Roman official in the queen's court, Chariline overhears that her father is still alive, and discovering his identity becomes her obsession. Both her grandfather and the queen have reasons for keeping this secret, however, and forbid her quest. So when her only clues lead to Rome, Chariline sneaks on the ship of a merchant trusted by friends.
Title: Castle of Refuge
Series: Dericott Tales #2
Author: Melanie Dickerson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling/Christian Fiction/Romance
My Review:
"Audrey hid behind a tree and watched a knight and his squire riding down the lane." From the first line to the last, Castle of Refuge captivated me. It is Gripping. Compelling. Powerful. And faith is as natural as breathing.
"That was what Audrey wished for her life to be-a burst of light. An intense color."
Title: Plot Twist
Author: Bethany Turner
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Synopsis:
An aspiring screenwriter has a chance encounter with an actor who could be the man of her dreams. Over the next ten years, she’ll write the story . . . but will he end up being the star?
Title: Bridge of Gold
Series: Doors of the past
Author: Kimberley Woodhouse
Publisher: Barbour Books
Genre: Historical Fiction
My Review:
This was a very fascinating and original story. I am learning to appreciate dual-time period novels and what I can learn about the history that each novel portrays. In Bridge of Gold, the story is told around the Golden Gate Bridge.
Series: The Infamous Amish #2
Author: Patricia Johns
Publisher: Kensington Books
Genre: Amish/Christian Romance/Christian Fiction
My Review:
This is the second book in The Infamous Amish and I would highly recommend reading the first book, The Preacher's Son, before beginning this one. While this could be read as a standalone novel, it would be best to understand the backstory of the characters by reading the first novel.
Title: An Amish Surprise
Series: Berlin Bookmobile #2
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Gallery Books
Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Amish/Romance
My Review:
The bookmobile is back!!! I loved the first book in the series and couldn't wait to read this one.