Lady Anne’s Quest by Susan Page Davis is one of the books in the Prairie Dreams series. You do not have to read the others in the series to enjoy this book.
Lady Anne Stone is in search of her Uncle David whom she has not seen since she was a child. She has news about the family estate in England and must find him. So far her journey has not yielded much information as to his whereabouts. She finally finds a ranch that is titled in his name but the man saying he is her uncle is not her uncle! So starts the journey written about in this book.
Daniel Adams loves Lady Anne but she does not reciprocate his love. He accompanies her on her search for her uncle in hopes he can win her heart. The adventure that follows is not what he is expecting but will it bring the two of them closer?
The love story between Lady Anne and Daniel is a large part of the story but the search for her uncle is what moves the story along. There are thieves, rain storms, and mistaken identities that help make this story an adventure just as much as a romance.
It took me a bit to get into the story. However, after a few chapters the story picked up its pace and I enjoyed the adventure.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based solely on my opinion of what I read.
I gave this book 4/5 stars.
Irish Healer by Nancy Herriman is set in the 1830’s in the city of London. Taking place during the times of cholera epidemics the story follows a doctor and an Irish healer.
Rachel Dunne decides it is better to flee her home in Ireland then stay where she is not wanted. She arrives in London and takes a temporary position with a Doctor. She does not tell her new employer of the recent charges she has been acquitted of. Being accused of murder is not something you talk about when you desperately need a place to hide away from the scandal.
James Edmunds is tired of being around so much sickness and death and decides to take over his Fathers old estate in the country. He hires Rachel to help with the packing up of his London home. Not wanting to fall in love again after a loveless marriage he is surprised by the feelings his new employee is causing him to have. Will James tell Rachel about his secret? Will he be willing to forgive her for not telling him about hers? Both will have to learn to trust God and each other before they can move on in their lives together.
This story was an easy read. The characters developed throughout the book and the conversations flowed flawlessly. The story itself had enough twists to keep you interested. I thought this was a well-written and enjoyable book!
I gave this book 5/5 stars.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
Can we be honest? This book, Honest To God: Becoming Brutally Honest with a Gracious God, will guide you into a life of honesty and therefore into a better relationship with God.
The author, Josh Weidmann, does an excellent job of sharing stories of others working towards total honesty. He describes how it changes their lives and brings them closer to God. One particular story helps you better understand how God can be angry and love. You learn by applying the same principle to your situations. Can you be honest with a loved one who has hurt you? Can you say I am hurt but still love you?
Learning how to be open and honest with God is the best principle you can take away from this book. The author teaches that if you can pray and be honest with God about how you are feeling you can really grow in your relationship with Him.
This book is very straightforward and easy to understand. The author lays out simple steps to being more honest in every situation you find yourself and shows that by doing this you will have a better relationship with God.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
I gave this book 5/5 stars.
Creative Grandparenting, How to Love and Nurture a New Generation is written by Judy and Jerry Schreur. This book is published by Discovery House Publishers.
What a great book for new or experienced grandparents! There are so many helpful ideas in this you should really take notes while reading. Taking you through the different age groups the authors show you ways to grow closer to your grandchildren and ways to help them grow spiritually.
The book is written in a very friendly manner and the authors’ present very thoughtfully written ideas. I thought the book was excellent and a great resource for all grandparents to own!
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
I gave this book 5/5 stars.
Downtown Green is written by Judy Christie and published by Abingdon Press.
This book is actually number 5 in the series. I have not read the others and feel like if I did I might have enjoyed the story even more. I loved the town and the characters and will be sure to pick up the others in the series and read them as well.
This book centers on Lois the owner of the towns’ newspaper. Changes are coming to the town and she has to decide whether she wants to support these changes or walk away from it all. How the town people interact with each other and react to the different circumstances they all face is what makes the book a fun read. I read the book in one sitting because the story just got better and better with each page.
I gave this book 5/5 stars because of the great character development and fun plot!
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
Fools Rush In Where Monkeys Fear to Tread: Taking Aim at Everyone is written by Carl R Trueman and published by P&R Publishing.
This is an interesting book. I liked the concept of the book, using humor to talk about some pretty deep spiritual subjects. Although most of the book is written well, I found some of it to be a bit much. I think some of the joking was taken a little too far. I don't think the author meant for it to come across that way. I think that sometimes we can say something one way but when it is written down it can come across differently then what we wanted. However, the book itself is not condescending in nature and the use of personal examples is what makes the book worth reading.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
I gave this book 4/5 stars.
Love Finds A Way is written by Wanda Brunstetter and published by Barbour Publishing.
There are three easy to read romances in this book, Blueberry Surprise, Grandma’s Doll and Matchmaker 911. Each story is set in modern times and they are all fun reads.
The first romance, Blueberry Surprise’s plot was a bit slow at times but once the main characters started interacting with each other the story really picked up. I liked how they met over food. You don’t read a lot of romances with this setting but the author did an excellent job making it believable.
The second romance, Grandma’s Doll follows the main character as she searches for an antique doll. I enjoyed the parts where they search for the doll. I found that interesting and the search is what kept the story moving quickly. The romance was cute and I liked how the main characters related to one another.
The final story, Matchmaker 911 revolves around a father and daughter and their different ideas of what her future should hold. I enjoyed this story because it moved quickly and had great characters. The plot was acceptable and the characters relationships is what made this story so interesting!
I gave this book 5/5 stars because each story was good and the book was a fun and easy read.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.
