A Season of Grace

Mysteries unfold but Grace keeps her mouth shut.  She is often called a blabber but not this time.  Her lips are sealed.

I absolutely love this family.  Wilma opens her door and yes, even her heart to all.  She just wants her family to be happy and settled down.  At times, Wilma and her friend, Ada, get a little too involved in their family's business. 

I adore these sweet stories. I love that I have gotten to know all the characters. It could be a few months between books but I can just pick up where I left off. 

Samantha Price needs to know how much I look forward to each book.  I'm hoping that Matthew will eventually find his own happiness. Maybe this will be in the next book!!! 

I received this book from the author to review.

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Samantha Price

About the author

Samantha Price is a USA Today bestselling author of Amish romance and cozy mysteries. Raised in the Brethren faith, she writes with a heartfelt understanding of the Amish way of life.

When she’s not writing, Samantha enjoys quiet moments at home with her rescue cat and her fluffy white dog, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Snowy from the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries.

Find a full downloadable and printable Series-Reading-Order at: SamanthaPriceAuthor dot com

The Irish Midwife

Loved this story. Educational, riveting and a love story all in one book.

This is a new author for me. I love being introduced to new authors.  Another plus is when the book is actually good.

Peggy loved helping her Aunt deliver babies. The community depended on them.  Then one day, a terrible incident occurred. The life Peggy knew was no more. 

A few years later Peggy found herself studying to be a midwife in Dublin.  Far from home. She knew that she had secrets that couldn't be revealed.  Secrets that could ruin everything. And if she got too close to Dan Sheridan Jr. It could mess things up.

A great book. I loved learning about midwifery in Ireland.  It was really sad when I was done with this story. I wasn't ready for the book to be over.

I received this book from Boldwood to review.

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The Irish Midwife

Can she finally put herself first, in order to find love?  Peggy Cassidy is a milly, working in the Belfast linen mills to just about get by. But Peggy also has another job - a secret one. She works as a handywoman - an illegal midwife, tending to the women of her community in their time of need.  When Peggy is offered the chance to leave Belfast to receive formal midwifery training in Dublin, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever.  But amongst her middle-class colleagues, Peggy must keep the truth about her past secret at all times. If the realities of her life in Belfast are revealed, she could lose everything she has worked for.  And when she meets a well-to-do doctor down in Dublin, she must make a decision: should she protect her family and her history? Or can she let herself fall in love? 

The first book in a heartwarming new historical romance series, for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Goodwin and Call the Midwife.

Purchase Link -  https://mybook.to/IrishMidwife 

Author Bio – 

Seána Tinley is an Irish author of saga historical romance. She also writes regency romance as Catherine Tinley.

After a career encompassing speech and language therapy, Sure Start, being president of a charity, and managing a maternity service, she now works as NI Country Director for a leading UK charity.

Seána was appointed as chair of the Romantic Novelists’Association in August 2024.

Social Media Links – https://lnk.bio/seanatinley

The Pit Girl

Mari lived with her parents and siblings in a town in Wales. Her father and brother worked in the coal mines. It was a dirty and difficult job.  A dangerous job. Many were injured and even killed there.

Life went on. Day by day, the family doing their very best to make ends meet.  Then one day the unthinkable happened.  Their whole life was turned upside down. Drastic measures were needed.  Mari cut her hair and became a pit girl.  Well, really a pit boy.  A young girl doing a man's job. A secret that must be kept.

This was a page turner. I finished it faster than I wanted to.  I loved so many of the characters.  Big Al, looks tough, but was a wonderful, caring man. Mari's Mom who has a Christian heart. Mrs. Jones who gives Mari a place to find some comfort and a cup of tea.

I highly recommend.

I received this book to review from Boldwold Books.

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The Pit Girl

With no one to rely on, she must make an unthinkable choice...Mari Evans has always known life would be hard, but nothing could have prepared her for how quickly things would fall apart. First, the devastating news that her father has a second family–and chose them over her. Then the tragic accident in the pit that leaves her eldest brother unable to work.

It started as an off-hand joke, a comment by her brother.‘Cut your hair, Mari. You could pass for a lad and work the pit in my place. 

’But with cholera sweeping the village and hunger gnawing at their stomachs, it’s Mari’s only option. Disguised as a boy, she takes her brother’s place underground, risking everything to keep her family from ruin.

But danger isn’t only found in the harsh conditions of pit work. One wrong step could cost her the job, her safety–and even her life.  As whispers circulate and secrets threaten to surface, Mari must tread carefully. How far will one girl go to protect the people she loves?

Purchase Link-https://mybook.to/PitGirl

Author Bio–Lynette Rees lives in Wales and has been writing since she was a child. She enjoys the freedom of writing in a variety of genres including: crime fiction and contemporary romance, though her first love is historical fiction. 

When she's not writing, or even when she is writing, Lynette enjoys a glass of wine and the odd piece of chocolate as she creates stories where the characters guide her hand. She honestly has no idea how a story will turn out until the characters tell their own tales in their own unique ways.

Social Media Links–Facebook: @authorlynetterees

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Her Amish Refuge

What a blessing!  I just discovered a new author.  And I loved her book.  

Florene has made a mess of her life. She has lost all hope.  And today she just may die.  

But GOD was there with her. The gentle giant, Gil, found her and brought her to his home. And with time, she felt she belonged there.

Florene was trying to figure out what to do next. Could she go home? Will she be shunned?  

We all have ups and downs in our lives. During those times we have choices.  We can hold on to our faith and pray for strength, healing or peace.  Or we can turn away from GOD and continue making a mess of our lives. It appears to be an easy choice.  But not always.

Thank you to Ms. Wright for allowing me to read an early copy of this story.

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AUTHOR

Pamela Desmond Wright grew up in a small, dusty Texas town. From the time she learned to read, books have been her passion. A veteran of the e-book revolution of the late ’90’s, Pamela moved into traditional publishing, writing in the paranormal and adult romance genres for Kensington and NAL/Penguin. Nominated 2 times, she won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2010. Pamela was also a founder of the scam publishers and agents website, The Write Connection, which was transferred to the SFWA through (then) vice-president A.C. Crispin to become Writer Beware. She currently writes Amish romance for Harlequin Love Inspired, crafting heartfelt stories where characters face life’s challenges with courage and grace.

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The Search For The Shadow Cat

About the Book

Book: The Search for the Shadow Cat

Author: Kurt Mahler

Genre: Magical Realism Fantasy

Release Date: October 20, 2025

Venture into a lush, mystically supercharged natural world where the fate of an entire animal kingdom hangs in the balance in The Search for the Shadow Cat, the captivating third installment of the Jaguar Oracle series.

After a long absence from the Rio Grande Valley, the majestic jaguar named Oracle returns for a perilous quest to restore the three feline tribes—bobcat, ocelot, and long-lost jaguarundi: the “shadow cat.”

With Patch the raccoon, Plod the horse, Bog the toad, and the child named Miracle, Oracle navigates a richly-drawn landscape, pressing through pain and perplexity to rediscover ancient wisdom that will awaken creation, from a jabber of green jays to secretive turtles to trees holding on to treasured knowledge. Along the way, Oracle finds an unexpected ally in a conflicted young entrepreneur, while a hermit holds the key to unlocking the jaguar's destiny.

Blending magical realism, mythology, and environmental advocacy, this pulse-pounding adventure will captivate readers with its tale of courage, honor, and the power of reclaiming our forgotten roots.

Book Excerpt

 I’m not dominated…I’m safe. I’m invited. I can hope again…And who knows but that the beauty I’ve seen, in the absence of anything good or true, might just go ahead and do the work of all three. Now…get out of my way!”

And with that, Gem closed her eyes and threw herself beak-first at the frigid image of the spirit. The mask shattered, the air became instantly warm, and all that remained was a distant howling. Whether it was the spirit, the weather, or both, Gem could not tell. Hovering in the air, she panted as she recovered in the space of silence the shattering created.

From beneath the branches of the sweet acacia, a summer tanager emerged. “Thank you,” she sang in her robin-like way. “I thought winter had come early—but look, instead, a laughter from a future spring! See how the sweet acacia blooms!”

The bright yellow blossoms of the sweet acacia sang their presence from a lone branch near  Gem, radiating a joy that eclipsed the bleak moment a second before. The tanager gave the green jay hackberries from her cache, and in the strength of that food, Gem hastened on her way.

Excerpts:

Excerpt One: https://www.simpleharvestreads.com/posts/the-search-for-the-shadow-cat-book-spotlight/
Excerpt Two: https://www.guildmaster97.com/posts/the-search-for-the-shadow-cat-epic-book-launch-and-excerpt/
Excerpt Three: https://www.artistwriterandstudentohmy.com/posts/the-search-for-the-shadow-cat-book-spotlight/
Excerpt Four: https://www.fictionbooklover.com/posts/the-search-for-the-shadow-cat-book-spotlight/
Excerpt Five: https://lakesidelivingsite.wordpress.com/2025/09/06/the-search-for-the-shadow-cat-by-kurt-mahler/
Excerpt Six: https://coverloverbookreview.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-search-for-shadow-cat.html
Excerpt Seven: https://nannie3.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-search-for-shadow-cat.html?m=1

 

About the Author

Kurt helps those who built someone else’s dream finally build their own.

As a speaker, advisor, and award-winning poet, he draws from twenty years of lived experience in forty nations.

He is a sought-after voice on five continents, advising expats in places as challenging as Cuba, Persia, and North Korea. He has published multiple books , hundreds of articles, and well-respected poetry.

Kurt and his wife Karen have been married since 1993 and raised their family in Afghanistan, where they founded a community development agency. They are Americans living in the Emirates with ties to the Gulf Coast, the Rio Grande Valley, Central Texas, Louisiana, and New England.

He writes in the poetic tradition, inspired by the wonder of creation, the mysteries of the Ancient Faith, and the drama of the nations. Guiding sources for his work include the Hebrew prophets, the Desert Fathers, Dante, Milton, George MacDonald, C.S. Lewis, and Tolkien.

The Pretender

Wanda E. Brunstetter has a special place in my heart after meeting her a few years ago.  I have been reading her books for quite a few years.  And this new story wraps up the three book set. This new book is Book 3 of the Middlin County Mystery.  

Rosa has found herself in a mess.  And Anthony says he'll help her out and takes a couple of weeks off at his parents' restaurant. Two weeks landed up being a few weeks more as Anthony found himself sick or injured.

Forgiveness is one of the main themes. Can Rosa forgive others as well as herself?  Will her sister admit her own mistakes and ask for forgiveness?  Can Anthony's father and Rosa's father relax and forgive?

The Great Pretender is being not really who you are.  Rosa, Susan and Anthony were not the people they appeared to be. You had to look beyond their acts. 

I enjoyed this story.  Another hit!

Thanks, Wanda’s Clippity Clop Club!

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The Teacher

I'm not one to read books like this.  I kept seeing this author's name.  I was curious.  My step-daughter sent me some of her books, and I picked this one up at a resale shop.

Well, oh my!  I was reading this book fast and furious.  I was enthralled.  I loved it.  I couldn't believe how it caught my interest.  

Great story. Couldn't believe the ending!!

The Marriage Masquerade

 1906. Noah, a ship captain, suffered a great loss. His guilt weighed heavily on his mind. On top of that, his father insisted he marry someone he didn't know. He must leave now before it is too late.

Anastasia felt trapped after her father told her she must marry a stranger. No way. She hatched a way to escape.

It turned out to be quite an enjoyable story. There were a few secondary characters that you can't help to adore. Seriously almost all the characters were wonderful.  Okay. One was not so nice. 

The location, a lighthouse, was perfect for me. I love lighthouses. I live in Michigan. the Great Lakes State, so I've seen a few.

I received this book to review from Celebrate Lit to review.

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About the Book

Book: The Marriage Masquerade

Author: Erica Vetsch

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: July 8, 2025

A disgraced captain and a runaway heiress—hiding from the past and bound by fate—will their marriage masquerade lead to true love?

Noah Kennebrae, disgraced ship captain, has escaped to a remote lighthouse to avoid his grandfather’s schemes and the ghosts that haunt him. Taking a job under an assumed name, he’s determined to start over—until he meets Annie Fairfax. The feisty housekeeper’s warmth and spirit captivate him, and he falls for her despite his best efforts. But he’s keeping secrets that could destroy her trust…and his chance at redemption.

Desperate to escape the calculating grasp of her father, Anastasia “Annie” Michaels flees home to become the unlikely housekeeper on an isolated island. Working incognito at the lighthouse, she finds solace in her newfound independence and unexpected friendship with Nick. However, as their relationship deepens, Annie’s fear of abandonment resurfaces when she learns the truth Nick has been hiding.

Caught in a marriage masquerade of their own making, Noah and Annie must navigate secrets, lies, and painful pasts in hopes of a future together.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Best-selling, award-winning author of The Debutante’s Code, first in the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery Series, Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum.

 

 

More from Erica

I love a hidden identity story! And in the case of The Marriage Masquerade, both the hero AND the heroine are hiding their true identities.

The Marriage Masquerade features Noah, who is running from the guilt of a mistake he feels he made that lost both a Great Lakes ship and several lives. Anastasia Michaels is running away from an arranged marriage.

They both flee to a remote lighthouse on the North Shore of Lake Superior, he as an assistant lighthouse keeper and she as a housekeeper and cook.

The lighthouse in The Marriage Masquerade is based directly upon the Split Rock Lighthouse, one of my favorite places to visit along the North Shore. Situated on a cliff high above the lake, Split Rock is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world.

When I first visited this exquisite place, I fell in love. And when I fall in love with an historical site, I need to know as much of the history of the place as I can. Several of the incidents that occur at the fictional lighthouse in the story come directly from the history of Split Rock.

Filtering liquid mercury, polishing the Fresnel lens, hiding dishes in the oven when the inspector comes, and other happenings in The Marriage Masquerade actually happened in the real lives of the lightkeepers at Split Rock.

Noah and Anastasia’s story is a forced proximity romance, with a dash of hidden identity, redemption, and learning to stand on your own two feet. I hope you’ll enjoy their journey from fearful, guilt-ridden characters to healed through love, confident, and ready to embark on a lifelong journey together.

If you would like to learn more about Split Rock and see glorious photos of this picturesque site, check out: https://www.mnhs.org/splitrock

Blog Stops

Pens Pages & Pulses, August 12

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 12

She Lives To Read, August 13

Fiction Book Lover, August 13 (Guest Review from Marilyn)

Devoted Steps, August 14

Melissa’s Bookshelf, August 14

Life on Chickadee Lane, August 15

Texas Book-aholic, August 15

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, August 16

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, August 17

Devoted To Hope, August 17

For Him and My Family, August 18

Simple Harvest Reads, August 18 (Guest Review from Mindy)

Books You Can Feel Good About, August 19

Inklingsandnotions, August 19

Locks, Hooks and Books, August 20

Inkwell Inspirations, August 20

Artistic Nobody, August 21 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Blossoms and Blessings, August 21

Little Homeschool on the prairie, August 22

Vicky Sluiter, August 22

An Author’s Take, August 23

Books Less Travelled, August 23

Holly’s Book Corner, August 24

Pause for Tales, August 24

Jeanette’s Thoughts , August 25

Jodie Wolfe, August 25

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Erica is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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A Match for the Amish Teacher

 

Single.

Amish.

Decent job as a teacher.

Handsome.

These are all the reasons David was one eligible bachelor.  The single women were coming out of the woodwork.  Plus there was a lot of matchmaking going on.

David had other ideas.  He didn't want to court anyone.  He didn't plan to marry anyone.  He just wanted to be the best teacher he could be.

An event was coming up and he knew what was going to happen. But he had other ideas. He invited his correspondent, Anna, as his date. This had to stop all the matchmaking.

What a cute story.  I loved it.  The characters were likeable and relatable.   I particularly loved Sami. A young girl who really knew what was going around in her community.  

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• Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Match-Amish-Teacher-Dreams-Prince-ebook/dp/B0DWV5YZ79

About the author

Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author, Amy Grochowski's appreciation for the Amish faith and way of life stems from six years of living and working with a Beachy Amish family, as well as her own Anabaptist roots. After a nursing career of over twenty years, Amy is now fulfilling her long-awaited dream as an author of inspirational romance. She lives in the bustling foothills of North Carolina with her husband and two sons, one of whom has autism spectrum disorder. Learn more at amygrochowski.com or follow Amy on Facebook.

Wedding Bells For The East End Library Girls

 

Three very different women who work together at the local library. They are dedicated to serving their customers. It's not always easy especially when their  beloved library is destroyed by a bomb.

I have enjoyed getting to know Cordelia, Mavis and Jane.  Cordelia is the boss. And she's a great one. She goes out of her way to care for her staff and the community she works and lives in.  

Jane's self confidence needs a boost. Mavis has a secret. Cordelia prays her fiancée comes home safe.

I've read the complete series and enjoyed every one.  

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Wedding Bells for the East End Library Girls

The library girls are determined to keep their community’s spirits high.

With their beloved library damaged by bombing, they’ve found a temporary home in the local school, but they long to return to the place they love.

Mavis’s wedding should be a time of joy, but beneath the celebrations, she carries a secret. Determined to stay strong, she refuses to dampen the happiness of those around her.

Jane is finally stepping into the life she deserves. After years of self-doubt, she is beginning to find her confidence and – with the support of her two best friends – perhaps even an opportunity she 

never thought possible.

And for Cordelia, hope is also on the horizon. As the war winds down, her partner Robert may finally return from Africa. For the first time in a long time she is looking forward to a future filled with love and joy. But dare she dream of more wedding bells?

A heartwarming and uplifting story of resilience, love and the power of friendship, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames.

Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/WeddingBellsSocial

Author Bio –

Patricia McBride is the author of several fiction and non-fiction books as well as numerous articles. 

She loves undertaking the research for her books, helped by stories told to her by her Cockney mother and grandparents who lived in the East End. Patricia lives in Cambridge with her husband.

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Samantha Price- Amish Widow's First Love

I loved loved loved this story. I've read quite a few of her books but this one stands out to me.

This book has valuable lessons between the pages.  God certainly has a plan for you.  Love appears when you least expect it to. People can change. And there is hope even after difficult times.

Yes, this is all in one book. 

Nadine and Ned was able to find happiness. And I spent an enjoyable night getting to know them.  

I received this book from the author to review.

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Samantha Price

Samantha Price is a USA Today bestselling and Kindle All-Star author of Amish fiction. She is best known for the Amish Bonnet Sisters series and the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries series. When not writing, she loves having fun with her seven grandchildren, her dog, and her rescue cat who thinks he's a dog.