Unexpectantly, Landry brought their young daughter, Lia, home 13 years later.
What a shock for Fia, their families and the community in which they live! Fia and Landry have a lot to explain. They both have to relive the past to understand the future.
The book's storyline was different than anything I have ever read. It was a little racy for my liking.
I read this so fast! I sure was bummed when I got to the last page. I loved the story.
I related to Muireall Blair. I'm nearsighted. Thank goodness for eyeglasses. I can not imagine not having them. Muireall didn't have that option. She felt it was something she had to hide from others.
Jude aka John felt he had to hide his background. He wouldn't be loved if they knew the real story.
GOD knew what he was doing when he brought them together: Two lonely people who hid their true selves from others.
I highly recommend the book especially if you love historical fiction.
I received this book from Celebrate Lit to review.
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Book: Return to the Wilderness
Author: Andrea Byrd
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: October 22, 2024
Two outcasts. One marriage of convenience. A love story forged in the fires of adversity.
Muireall Blair has finally found a comfortable life at Fort Harrod—until she experiences a recurring nightmare that warns of impending doom for her sister. Unable to shake the weight of foreboding, Muireall cannot sit idle anymore and risk the dream becoming a reality. With her near-sightedness a closely guarded secret, she seeks the help of Jude, a man with his own hidden past, to reach her sister.
Jude Browne has been gifted with a life of fighting for survival, not one of finding acceptance. Half-blinded as a youth, the scars across his face and the knowledge of his illegitimate birth serve as a reminder of his worthlessness. However, when his mother falls ill, she finally lays bare all the secrets she has kept all his life. Secrets that point to his one chance of finding who he truly is.
Jude and Muireall soon realize that a marriage of convenience is the key to reaching Pitman Station safely. But when their secrets unravel and danger closes in, will they succumb to the shadows of their pasts, or will they find the strength to forge a new future together?
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Andrea Byrd is a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, who loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. Often described as having been born outside her time, she has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle.
With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was time to show both herself and her children that it is truly possible to make your dreams come true. Now with over 1,000 contemporary Christian romance novellas sold, Andrea is pursuing her passion of writing faith-filled romance woven with a thread of true history.
I love to read books that have historical facts, especially little-known ones, woven into their pages. Within my books, I strive to do the same and Return to the Wilderness is no exception.
This book comes in after the unrest of what some call the “Indian Wars,” in Kentucky. During that time, attacks by the native were frequent and brutal. Many of the Station Masters and long hunters in the area lost family members. If you read, Rescue in the Wilderness, you have seen a glimpse of this time and how devastating it could be.
Due to these attacks, stations and settlements were often abandoned. Sometimes the families returned after this time period came to an end and sometimes the buildings were simply left to deteriorate and become shells of a past time. I do not want to give any spoilers, but if you decide to read Return to the Wilderness, you will find out just how this little piece of history impacts the main character, Muireall (the sister from Redemption in the Wilderness).
Life on Chickadee Lane, October 22
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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 23
Lighthouse Academy Blog, October 24 (Guest Review from Marilyn)
Texas Book-aholic, October 25
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 26
Books You Can Feel Good About, October 27
Book Looks by Lisa, October 28
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 29
For Him and My Family, October 30
An Author’s Take, October 31
Cover Lover Book Review, November 1
Holly’s Book Corner, November 2
Pause for Tales, November 3
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, November 4 (Author Interview)
Jeanette’s Thoughts, November 4
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Women are being physically attacked on Dressmaker's Alley. One woman killed.
A killer is on the loose. The men were up in arms and decided to do something about it.
This book was a page turner. I loved the characters. There were families that sincerely cared for each other. There were neighbors who stood up for each other in their times of need.
This is Book 2 of the Dressmaker's Alley Series. I have read the previous story and I know I'll read the next. I have to know if Susie will find happiness. Will Joe and Sarah find true love? Did Sibby make a big mistake leaving a safe place for a man she really didn't know?
I can't say enough about Rosie Clarke's books. I have enjoyed them all.
I received this book from Boldwood Books to review.
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Is there any chance for the two of them to reunite?
They both were great judges of character. They developed friendships with quite interesting people. And it was a delight to get to know them.
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I received this book from Boldwood Books to review.
The Pick-Pockets’ Plight
They only had each other – now they’re being torn apart.
When thirteen-year-old Bertram Jordan is arrested and sent to a penal colony in Australia, his biggest regret is leaving behind his friend Alice Truelove. The children were each other’s comfort when they had to live rough on Wednesbury heath, surviving on whatever meagre funds they could pilfer from passing market-goers. Now they must face their futures alone.
While BJ is learning to survive and then thrive on a cattle ranch in Fremantle, surrounded by the hundreds of other men and boys who have been shipped from England, Alice is making her own way in the poverty-stricken Black Country. When a stroke of good fortune means that Alice can start her own business, she cunningly disguises her young age, and before long has established a thriving bakery. As her business grows, so do her responsibilities, and Alice relishes the opportunity to help those who helped her when she was down.
But every night as Alice and BJ rest their heads on opposite sides of the world, both go to sleep with the same last thought. Will they ever see each other again?
The Queen of Black Country sagas is back with a fascinating tale of bravery, forever friendship, heartbreak and joy. Perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.
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Lindsey Hutchinson is a bestselling saga author whose novels include The Workhouse Children. She was born and raised in Wednesbury, and was always destined to follow in the footsteps of her mother, the multi-million selling Meg Hutchinson.
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But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Am I worthy enough? Does my life have value?
I believe that these are two questions everyone asks themselves. Eliza did.
I appreciated the story about a strong, but vulnerable woman who loves the Lord.
Not often can I find a book like this. Eliza had her weak moments but GOD put the right people at the right time in her life.
Eliza was interested in paleontology. This is quite different career choice for a woman in 1916. Devin was more interested in literature. They were as different as chalk and cheese but their relationship worked.
Devin and Eliza were lifelong friends. But could they be more? I hope so because I loved their characters.
I received this book to review from Celebrate Lit.
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Book: A Hope Unburied (Treasures of the Earth Book Three)
Author: Kimberley Woodhouse
Genre: Historical Romance
Release date: September 24, 2024
Beyond the perilous landscape lies a love that defies extinction. . . .
In the bustling world of paleontology in 1916, Eliza Mills defies societal expectations to pursue her passion. Having published her early groundbreaking papers under a false name, she has finally earned her place at the Carnegie Museum and seizes the opportunity to work at Dinosaur National Monument with a renowned paleontologist. But things in Jensen, Utah, aren’t what they appear. When Eliza gets the chance to dig up bones at a ranch with a dark history, it sparks a chain of events that will rock the very fabric of her carefully constructed world.
Devin Schmitt, Eliza’s closest friend since childhood, harbors unspoken feelings for her but knows he will never be able to win her heart. Just as he vows to give her up for good, Eliza begs him to visit her in Utah for another grand adventure. He reluctantly agrees, and within a few days of his arrival, he and Eliza find themselves entangled in a web of danger where the stakes are much higher than they ever anticipated. Together, Devin and Eliza must hold on to God as their hope as they navigate a treacherous terrain of betrayal to unbury the truth and save Eliza from those who wish to see her fail.
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Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than forty fiction and nonfiction books. Kim and her incredible husband of thirty-plus years live in Colorado, where they play golf together, spend time with their kids and grandkids, and research all the history around them.
A couple of years ago, I asked readers on my Facebook page what they were interested in reading in Christian fiction. When one reader and friend suggested I write about the Bone Wars, I was intrigued and instantly excited. I had no idea how much of a blessing writing the Treasures of the Earth series would be.
I traveled all over western Colorado, eastern Utah and southern Wyoming, looking at the incredible displays of bones of magnificent creatures of our past. Stopping at every tiny museum along the way, and even driving miles and miles into the middle of nowhere to find just the right setting for The Secrets Beneath. But it was going to Dinosaur National Monument in Jensen, Utah that truly helped these three books come to life.
The monument was established in October 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson. The 80 acres encompassed the Carnegie Quarry, where paleontologist Earl Douglass was digging, trying to find intact dinosaur skeletons to send back to Carnegie’s museum in Pittsburgh. Eventually, President Franklin D. Roosevelt expanded the park to encompass more than 200,000 acres.
But this monument wouldn’t exist without the determination of one man: Earl Douglass. I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Diane Douglass Iverson, his granddaughter, during one of my research trips. She was generous with her time and memories as she shared her grandfather’s journals and memories with me. The longer we talked, the more the idea for what would be the third book of this series took shape. Though Earl is not a primary character in Eliza’s story, his presence and impact on the science of paleontology is felt through the pages.
In fact, each chapter of all three books has a quote from the book his son created out of his journal entries, titled Speak to the Earth and It Will Teach You. I am grateful to Diane for the opportunity to share his struggles, hopes, and dreams with my readers.
With this last book, I hope you enjoy Eliza’s joyful spirit, as well as her struggles to find her place in this world. She’s a spirited young woman with a passion for fossils and how God has created this incredible planet. You’ll get to visit Dinosaur National Monument with her, seeing the founding of this great national treasure through her eyes. I hope you love visiting there in your imagination and that you get the opportunity to visit on your own someday. But even more than that, I pray that, like Eliza, you find joy and confidence where God has placed you in His story.
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 21
Bigreadersite, October 21
lakesidelivingsite, October 22
Where Faith and Books Meet, October 23
Lighthouse Academy, October 23
Daylong Reflections, October 24
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 25
For Him and My Family, October 25
Texas Book-aholic, October 26
Homeschool Academy, October 27
Jeanette’s Thoughts, October 27
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 28
Connie’s History Classroom, October 29
Mary Hake, October 29
Holly’s Book Corner, October 30
Cover Lover Book Review, October 31
Pause for Tales, October 31
Book Looks by Lisa, November 1
Lily’s Corner, November 2
Live.Love.Read., November 2
Labor Not in Vain, November 3
To celebrate her tour, Kimberley is giving away the grand prize of a $20 Amazon gift card and a paperback set of the Treasures of the Earth series: The Secrets Beneath, Set in Stone, and A Hope Unburied!!
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Samantha grew up in the Brethren community and has a deep affinity for the Amish way of life, which she has studied in detail during over a decade of dedicated research. Her stories radiate authenticity and heart, transporting readers into the peaceful and inspiring world of the Amish community. Samantha is also an animal lover. She shares her home with two spoiled dogs and a rescued cat who thinks she's also a dog.
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I was first introduced to Jody Hedlund a few years ago. I have no idea how many of her books I have enjoyed. I was hooked from the start. She continues to entertain me every time.
This book is about Maisy and Tanner. They have been friends for many years but there was something more there. All it took was one kiss. A kiss that can't be forgotten. A kiss that makes them rethink what their future may hold.
This story contains everything you want in a story: passion, adventure, a beautiful girl and a hunky man with a heart of gold!
I can't get enough of Jody Hedlund's books. I quickly devour a new book and wait so impatiently for the next. You will love this!!
I received a copy of this book to review from the author.
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Her secrets were discovered years later by a young woman who once was her neighbor, Rebekah. Rebekah worked on Brownsea Island. This is where she found a letter that led Rebekah on a road to discovery.
This story was written in two timelines. It was easy to read. I enjoyed reading about both women and of the men that they love.
I received this from Boldwood Books to review.
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The Island Girls
1941: For the townspeople of Poole on the Dorset coast, the war feels like it's right on their doorstep. And with more and more men leaving to fight, one fisherman’s daughter is determined to do whatever she can to help. Peggy volunteers to use her skills on the water to work with the flying boats alongside the RAF based in the harbour. But when she is asked to undertake a special mission, she will have to make a terrible choice – between her duty to her country and her only chance of happiness.
1998: Rebekah has travelled halfway around the world to take up a role on Brownsea Island. This tiny island off the coast of England is a treasure trove of natural wonder, but it still carries the scars of fighting. And when Rebekah discovers a lost letter from the war, hidden all this time, she becomes determined to deliver it, fifty years later.
But the idyllic Dorset harbour hides many more secrets, and Rebekah’s search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible…
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Rachel Sweasey is a historical fiction novelist. She lives in Australia, where she was born to English parents, but bases her fiction in Poole where she grew up, which provides inspiration for her WW11 stories. Her first book for Boldwood was The Last Boat Home.
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Fear can stop you in your tracks. Bethanne spent years allowing fear to control her life. She was traumatized by a past event. Her Amish family did the best they could to support her.
Candace was living her life with no apparent worries. And then everything changed. She tried to handle her problem on her own. But it was only getting worse. Who could she turn to?
We all have experienced fear of some kind or another. Fear can motivate. Fear can immobilize. Fear can destroy. Fear can be conquered.
The cousins found themselves in a situation where they had to rely on each other to battle evil. This gave them the extra strength they didn't know they had.
I won't forget this book any time soon.
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Trust finds herself once again risking everything. One false step she'll be in jail again. This book was more exciting to me than the ot...
