Showing posts with label Romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Romance. Show all posts

Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Burning of Rosemont Abbey

Title: The Burning of Rosemont Abbey

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. 

Sunday, November 17, 2024

A Defense of Honor

Title: A Defense of Honor

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.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Of Gold and Shadows

Title: Of Gold and Shadows

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.

Friday, October 18, 2024

The Blue Castle

Title: The Blue Castle

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. 

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

At Love's Command

Title: At Love's Command

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.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Phoebe and the Rock of Ages

Title: Phoebe and the Rock of Ages    Audiobook

Series: The Gustafson Girls #3

Author: Becky Doughty

Narrator: Becky Doughty

Publisher: Bravehearts Press

Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance,

Source: Hoopla

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.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

The Bookish Bandit

Title: The Bookish Bandit

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.

Friday, May 31, 2024

Compared

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. 

Monday, May 20, 2024

Engaging the Earl

Title: Engaging the Earl

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. 

Monday, May 13, 2024

A Game of Hearts

Title: A Game of Hearts

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.  

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Double Take

Title: Double Take

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!

Monday, April 29, 2024

The Widow of Falbrooke Court

Title: The Widow of Falbrooke Court

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.

Friday, April 26, 2024

The Lady of Larkspur Vale

Title: The Lady of Larkspur Vale

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. 

Sunday, April 7, 2024

To Spark a Match

Title: To Spark a Match (audiobook review)

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.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Crosshairs

Title: Crosshairs

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.

Friday, January 5, 2024

The Souls of Lost Lake

Title: The Souls of Lost Lake

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

Monday, January 1, 2024

You Make it Feel Like Christmas

Title: You Make it Feel Like Christmas

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. 

Friday, October 20, 2023

First Line Friday #108-The Legacy of Longdale Manor

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.   

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Running to You Review + Giveaway

 Running to You JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Running to You by Robin Patchen hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Running to YouTitle: 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

My Review:

Running to You by Robin Patchen is the first book I have read by this author. The beginning of a series seemed like a great place to try a new author.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Tending Roses

Title: Tending Roses

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.