Introduction I like a good who-dun-it novel. The Duke's Dilemma is one of those. Aaaand it also contains one of my other favorite genres--history! The setting is London in the year 1815. I enjoy a good Regency novel, and this one was no disappointment. I'd never read one of Elaine Manders' books before, and I hope this is not my last! Lady Cassandra Wayte married into her title. Born a farm girl, Cassandra found herself in a horrible situation, and Lord Wayte took in her and her godmother. ...
A Love So True – a Bethany House Review
Introduction A Love So True by Melissa Jagears is a novel that took me down a road that I'm not used to traveling on in Christian fiction. This piece of historical fiction hit on the topic of prostitution. Evelyn Wisely, the main character, works at the local orphanage, and in her work she mingles with the children of such women. Aiding the women and providing a safe haven for them is Evelyn's dream. Opening a shelter to help the ladies leave their lives of prostitution is her desire. David ...
What Hope Remembers – a Revell Review
What Hope Remembers, the third novel in the Misty Willow series, was fantastic! I hadn't read the first two novels in the series, so the setting was new to me. It's a stand-alone book, so I didn't have anything to really get caught up on, thankfully. Amy is a former lobbyist who gets back to her roots in the country. Joining her brother and cousin, she has to find her way back to the simple life, a little begrudgingly. A recovering anorexic, Amy struggles with her past and struggles to move ...
Henry Hodges Needs a Friend – Netgalley Review
Henry Hodges Needs a Friend is a children's book written by Andy Andrews. Andy is a wonderful Christian story-teller. I've read a few of his books and have thoroughly enjoyed them. He does a wonderful job of interjecting feeling into his stories. Henry Hodges is one of those stories. Henry is a young boy living with his mother and father, and he is lonely. He doesn't have any friends who live nearby. Using clever rhyme, Andy Andrews tells Henry's story. Henry's imagination is vivid. He ...
What is Trim Healthy Mama? The Basics
Trim Healthy Mama is a lifestyle plan that I follow. Below, I'm including a snippet of the book's description. Then I want to explain the basics and why I love it. Plan Details Book Description Released Sep 15, 2015 by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison Forget the Fad Diets; join the Food Freedom Movement! Based on the authorsβ successful self-published book, this simplified, improved, practical plan shows readers a unique way to lose weight and get healthy by eliminating sugar, and still ...
Israel-God’s Heart: Landscapes and Legacy of Israel Review
Israel, God's Heart is a beautiful "coffee table" arrangement of aerial photographs that will take your breath away. I've never been to Israel, but I've always wanted to. Its rich history and beauty have always drawn and intrigued me. Ron Gafni, the photographer, has captured some beautiful scenes that are simply breathtaking. Israel, God's Heart has captured some of the landscapes that I've never seen before--areas I've heard described but never seen. Inside each of the five ...