This novella collection has four stories with each focused on a different season:
A Long Winter Kiss An Unlikely Spring Courtship A Summer For Love RomancThis novella collection has four stories with each focused on a different season:
A Long Winter Kiss An Unlikely Spring Courtship A Summer For Love Romance in Autumn
They were set in the late 1800s or early 1900s. My favorite of the four was A Summer for Love. It reminded me of the movie An Affair to Remember. All four stories were sweet romances.
My gratitude to the author for a complimentary copy of Love for All Seasons.
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This novella collection has four stories with each focused on a different season:
A Long Winter Kiss An Unlikely Spring Courtship A Summer For Love Romance in Autumn
They were set in the late 1800s or early 1900s. My favorite of the four was A Summer for Love. It reminded me of the movie An Affair to Remember. All four stories were sweet romances.
My gratitude to the author for a complimentary copy of Love for All Seasons....more
In this fourth and final story, we get Griffith's story. He is the oldest son and initially decides to get married because it is his duty to produce aIn this fourth and final story, we get Griffith's story. He is the oldest son and initially decides to get married because it is his duty to produce an heir. His heart is then stolen and pursuit of marriage is no longer an obligation.
Overall, I enjoyed An Inconvenient Beauty. I grew a bit weary of the focus on Isabella's beauty though.
I'm not sure if the 1st or 2nd in the series is my favorite. I'd place this novel firmly as my 3rd favorite....more
What an enjoyable Christmas tale! The Noel Diary is the start of a new Christmas Series and it was lovely as expected.
Jacob is a successful author thWhat an enjoyable Christmas tale! The Noel Diary is the start of a new Christmas Series and it was lovely as expected.
Jacob is a successful author that grew up with a distant and mentally ill mother. The scars from his childhood are brought to the surface when his mother passes away. Watching him go through the healing process was rewarding. I loved the sprinkling of humor added through Jacob's dry sense of humor.
The final pages of the novel were so heartwarming.
On the plausibility scale...are literary agents really calling their star authors so frequently? Yikes, seemed invasive much of the time. Also, part of the travel section rang as unrealistic, but I moved past that and enjoyed the journey.
I eagerly await the release of the next in the series coming November 2018....more
It was a bit shocking for most of this Montana Rescue story to take place in the Gulf of Mexico. Shocking, but theAh finally...Ian and Sierra's story.
It was a bit shocking for most of this Montana Rescue story to take place in the Gulf of Mexico. Shocking, but the reason for Ian and Sierra being out on a yacht in ocean waters made sense. Their story is filled with action and some tense moments. The ending was fabulous.
Now...can we PLEASE get an HEA for Jess and Pete?
My gratitude to the publisher for a complimentary NetGalley copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and the opinions expressed are my own....more
I've read both Fiction and Non-Fiction books about North Korea which has provided me a pretty good baTragic. That one word sums up this entire memoir.
I've read both Fiction and Non-Fiction books about North Korea which has provided me a pretty good background about what life is like there. What I didn't know until reading this memoir is nearly 80,000 Japanese moved to North Korea after WWII. They were told North Korea was a land of paradise. The author was born in Japan and moved to North Korea in 1960 when he was 13 years old. He lived there for 36 years. It is truly astounding that so many moved their families to North Korea. The details the author shared about his life in North Korea was heart breaking. I've read about the famine of the mid 90s, however the author shared details I had not previously heard.
This memoir was incredibly interesting and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a better understanding of what life is like in North Korea. The memoir is available as a Kindle First offer to Amazon Prime members in December 2017. The book releases in January.
There is some foul language and disturbing details in the pages....more
I really wanted to like this one and it had a promising start. Bottom line is it wasn't a good fit for me.I really wanted to like this one and it had a promising start. Bottom line is it wasn't a good fit for me....more
What a sweet Christmas novella! I've read several Melody Carlson Christmas novellas and this may be my favorite.
While living in her home state of CaliWhat a sweet Christmas novella! I've read several Melody Carlson Christmas novellas and this may be my favorite.
While living in her home state of California, Amelia Richards finds that she and her young son are barely getting by. She takes a risk and uses her meager funds to travel by train to Montana to the hometown of her son's paternal grandparents.
I loved the pure love of a mother shown by Amelia as well as the time period references such as Lindbergh's stolen child and the introduction of penicillin.
Another well done Christmas story by author Melody Carlson.
My gratitude to publisher Revell for a complimentary NetGalley copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and the opinions expressed are my own....more
Such a cute Christmas novella and a lovely conclusion to the Enchanted Christmas Collection. I especially loved the sprinkle of humor and the binders.Such a cute Christmas novella and a lovely conclusion to the Enchanted Christmas Collection. I especially loved the sprinkle of humor and the binders. I could relate to Leigh's love for organizing and planning....more
I have mixed feelings about this quirky suspense novel. I loved the chemistry between Trudi Coffey and her ex-husband Samuel Hill. I loved Trudi in geI have mixed feelings about this quirky suspense novel. I loved the chemistry between Trudi Coffey and her ex-husband Samuel Hill. I loved Trudi in general. She is independent, confident, warm, courageous and funny. Trudi made the book for me.
The two other main characters were The Mute and Annabel. The Mute was an admirable man. While I liked Annabel, some of the chapters in which the story is told from her point of view were a little flat. I would be remiss if I didn't give credit to the German Shepard. This four legged creature is a huge part of the novel.
The suspense scenes were well done and definitely kept my interest. The secret code in the newspaper was interesting and I wonder if the history shared was factual.
The author's note at the end of the novel about how Annabel Lee came to be reality was inspiring and a little bit comical.
I look forward to reading the next in the series....more
This Christmas novella was a nice introduction to the upcoming Carnton Series. Tamera Alexander is a master storyteller and does a nice job of blendinThis Christmas novella was a nice introduction to the upcoming Carnton Series. Tamera Alexander is a master storyteller and does a nice job of blending in historical detail in her novels.
In 1863 times are difficult for all in Franklin, Tennessee and even more so for a widow that loses her job. Aletta Prescott is concerned about her ability to keep her home and provide food for her son. She is a lovely example of not feeling defeated and trusting God to show a path to an answer to prayers.
Most of all this novella whet my appetite for her new series to begin in 2018. My favorite character was Tempy, the cook at Carnton, who was based on the actual cook at Carnton during the time period.
My gratitude to publisher Thomas Nelson for a complimentary copy of Christmas at Carnton. I was not required to post a review and the opinions expressed are my own....more
A beautiful blend of Fiction and Facts to create a moving tribute to Hezekiah. The story is told through the point of view of Ishma, a Fictional charaA beautiful blend of Fiction and Facts to create a moving tribute to Hezekiah. The story is told through the point of view of Ishma, a Fictional character. Through Ishma's eyes readers experience life in 732 BC Judah. I especially enjoyed the reference to birds throughout the novel to illustrate Ishma's feelings.
The story is told over the span of many years allowing readers to see the character growth of Hezekiah, Ishma and others. A favorite Fictional character in the novel was Yaira. She was Ishma's caregiver and had such a servant's heart.
Another well done Biblical Fiction novel by Mesu Andrews. My gratitude to publisher Waterbrook for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and the opinions expressed are my own....more
This Christmas story was a miss for me. While I enjoyed some of the humor, I largely didn't connect with nor understand main characters Susanna, BenaiThis Christmas story was a miss for me. While I enjoyed some of the humor, I largely didn't connect with nor understand main characters Susanna, Benaiah and Susanna's father Peter.
My gratitude to publisher Whitaker House for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and the opinions expressed are my own....more
I'm not into reality television so you might wonder what drew me to read this book. This novel was nominated for a Carol Award a couple of years ago aI'm not into reality television so you might wonder what drew me to read this book. This novel was nominated for a Carol Award a couple of years ago and I delight in finding new authors.
Last Family Standing is about a reality television show, but is quite a bit more. Main character Monica gave up her daughter for adoption and her 25 year old daughter has invited her to be a contestant with her on a show called Last Family Standing. It's about their growth, but also about the dynamics between all of the contestants.
It was a good contemporary novel and I'd read other books by the author....more
Miriam was a delight as a child in The Pharaoh's Daughter. In the novel named after her, Miriam is 86 years old and a prophetess. Moses returns to GosMiriam was a delight as a child in The Pharaoh's Daughter. In the novel named after her, Miriam is 86 years old and a prophetess. Moses returns to Goshen after spending 40 years away. He returns with a message from Yahweh and Miriam is more than a little jealous and angry about no longer having visions from God.
I loved that the author painted a picture easy to visualize of what life was like for Hebrews during this time period. As for characters, Miriam's nephew Eleazar was one of my favorites. I also adored Sattar, Moses' faithful dog that loved Miriam as well.
I did grow weary of Miriam's attitude and behavior. While it was perhaps portrayed realistically, I would have liked to have seen her adapt to her new place in God's will more quickly. And wouldn't we all like to adapt more quickly to God's will for us?
Overall, I enjoyed the novel and look forward to reading others by the author.
Simply fascinating look at what life was like for Egyptians and Hebrews many years ago. The Pharaoh's daughter went through more than one transformatiSimply fascinating look at what life was like for Egyptians and Hebrews many years ago. The Pharaoh's daughter went through more than one transformation during the novel. I especially loved Mered and Miriam.
The author shared Moses' story through the lens of his Egyptian mother. The novel is well written and I look forward to reading the next in the series: Miriam....more
Sweetbriar Cottage provided a feeling similar to the movie Sweet Home Alabama, however, the main female character's past was much deeper and darker. JSweetbriar Cottage provided a feeling similar to the movie Sweet Home Alabama, however, the main female character's past was much deeper and darker. Josephine lost her mother just prior to her teen years and was raised by her step father. She grew up not having much faith in men or women. Her story was a sad story and the impact in adulthood came across as plausible.
This is my second Denise Hunter novel and I look forward to reading others....more
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