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.
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: Time's Lost Treasures #1
Author: Michelle Griep
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Mystery, Romance
Source: Bethany House
My Review:
Of Gold and Shadows is the first book I have read by Michelle Griep, but it won't be my last. She is an author I have been meaning to try, so when the opportunity to review this book presented itself, I accepted.
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.
Series: The Gustafson Girls #3
Author: Becky Doughty
Narrator: Becky Doughty
Publisher: Bravehearts Press
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance,
My Review:
I am enjoying binge-listening to this series! Phoebe is the sister whose story I couldn't wait to dive into, as she is the most mysterious sister (to me). Phoebe and the Rock of Ages did not disappoint. I am also enjoying the author, Becky Doughty, narrating each story. Her character voices are consistent throughout the stories.
Series: The Bookish Romance (TBR series)
Author: Erica Dansereau & Britt Howard
Publisher: Erica Dansereau & Britt Howard
Genre: Christian fiction, Books about books, romance
Source: Library
My Review:
I believe The Bookish Bandit is the first book these authors have written together. I love the play on words as it is the TBR series. The cover is super cute and drew me in.
Title: Compared
Series: The Sweet Rom "Com" #1
Author: Kortney Keisel
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Fiction, Romance,
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
Compared is the first book I have read by Kortney Keisel, but it won't be my last.
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.
Series: Lake City Heroes #1
Author: Lynette Eason
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Christian Fiction, Suspense, Romance
Source: Library
My Review:
Double Take by Lynette Eason is the first book in her newest series, Lake City Heroes. I am already anticipating book two!
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.
Series: Ladies of Devon # 2
Author: Kasey Stockton
Publisher: Golden Owl Press
Genre: Regency, Clean Romance, Historical Fiction,
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
The Lady of Larkspur Vale is my first book by Kasey Stockton, but it won't be my last. I have not read the first in the series, but I did not feel like I missed anything by starting with the second book.
Series: The Matchmakers #2
Author: Jen Turano
Narrator: Nancy Peterson
Publisher: Bethany House and Tantor Audio
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
To Spark a Match is the second book of The Matchmaker's series by Jen Turano. It can easily be read as a stand-alone story.
Series: Natchez Trace Park Rangers #3
Author: Patricia Bradley
Publisher: Revell
Genre: Suspense, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
Crosshairs is the third book in the Natchez Trace Park Rangers series by Patricia Bradley. Each book in the series works well as a standalone novel.
Author: Jaime Jo Wright
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Suspense, Historical, Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
Jaime Jo Wright has another winner with The Souls of Lost Lake!
Author: Toni Shiloh
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance, Christmas,
Source: Library/Bethany House
My Review:
You Make It Feel Like Christmas has a beautiful, eye-catching cover. It is a quick read, and not just because it is a novella.
Happy
Friday, my bookish friends! I hope you
all have a great day and
weekend! First Line Friday is hosted by Carrie
at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader
for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. This week I am reading The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky.
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Running to You by Robin Patchen hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: Running to You
Series: The Wright Heroes of Maine #1
Author: Robin Patchen
Publisher: JDO Publishing
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Author: Lisa Wingate
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Women's fiction, Romance
Source: Own
Challenges: 23 in '23 and Chantel's Read Your Bookshelf Challenge
My Review:
I found Tending Roses by Lisa Wingate hard to get into.