I loved Vannetta Chapman’s Amish mystery series set in Shipshewana, so was eager to give this book a try. Set in the Quilts of Love series, the sewing of a quilt plays a large role throughout the book. I quickly realized the characters have starred in other books, yet I could fully enjoy this one without needing to know everything …
Snow On the Tulips Review and Giveaway information
Liz Tolsma’s Snow on the Tulips is a haunting WWII story set in the Netherlands that reminded me of Bodie Thoene’s early books. A young woman is pushed outside of what she knows she should do in order to do the right thing. In the process she pulls those she loves deeper into the web of deception and danger as …
Glittering Promises Review: Great conclusion to the series
I have thoroughly enjoyed Lisa T Bergren’s Grand Tour through Europe and the restoration of a family. The first two books in the series set up the challenge of Cora Kensington learning she’s not who she thinks she is and navigating relationships and a world she didn’t know could be hers. In Glittering Promises, the story picks up almost exactly where …
Two Books I Enjoyed this Month
In the midst of classes and writing a couple books, I’ve managed to find time to read in snippets here and there. There are certain authors that when their books arrive I will find time. The two books I’m bringing to you today are exactly those kinds of authors. Their books leap to the top of my TBR pile. And …
The Reichenbach Problem Review
The Reichenbach Problem is a book with an interesting premise. What it would be like to be the creator of Sherlock Holmes? To live life in his long shadow and know that he’s nothing more than a figment of your imagination? I found the first several chapters slow-going as we travel with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Switzerland for a …
Three Books: Something for Every Reader
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a Kathryn Cushman novel. Her earlier novels tended toward women’s fiction, and while I loved her writing, those stories don’t grab me as much as others. Chasing Hope grabbed me from the first scene and didn’t let go. Sabrina Rice had Olympic size running dreams, then life interrupted and crushed those hopes. Now she’s …
Fun Children’s Activity Book: Bumper Wipe Clean
Do you ever wish you had one more activity to entertain your young child? It could be a long car ride. Or a wait at a restaurant that doesn’t serve French fries as fast as your child would like. Then this is a book that might just be a lifesaver. Small enough to fit in a kid’s small backpack or …
Trapped: New suspense from Irene Hannon
I’m a fan of Irene Hannon’s romantic suspense. Her characters are usually interesting and engaging, the plot lines full of twists. This one is no exception. The second in the Private Justice series, Trapped involves a sister’s desperate search for her runaway sibling. Laura Griffith turns to the Phoenix Detective Agency when she’s concerned the police can’t help her. James …
Memory’s Door Review and a Magic Trick
My friend James Rubart has a new book out: Memory’s Door, the second installment in the Well Springs series. All the characters I came to love in the first book, Soul’s Gate are back…this time with even more challenges as they press into God. The crux of this book is an allegory about how Satan will disguise himself as the …
On Distant Shores Review
Sarah Sundin is masterful at capturing the special WWII era. That’s one reason I’m so excited to be writing a WWII Novella collection with her — stay tuned! On Distant Shores is the latest foray into that generation…and with another flight nurse. Her depictions of flight nurses has convinced my daughter that is the career for her. And in this …