Hero for the Holidays

Landry King has a difficult time dealing with his past relationship with Fia Sullivan.  They were teenage lovers who broke up after Fia became pregnant and gave their baby away.

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. 

About the author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.

In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it's been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.

Return to the Wilderness

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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About the Book

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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About the Author

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.

More from Andrea

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).

Blog Stops

Life on Chickadee Lane, October 22

lakesidelivingsite, October 22

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

Giveaway

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

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Dark Secrets on Dressmaker's Alley

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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Abigail's Pursuit by Jodi Wolfe

 

Abigail lost her brother, her father and now she was losing her home.  What more could happen?

Daniel just showed up at her front door.  The last person she wanted to see. The last person she expected to see.

Daniel and Abigail had past regrets.  These regrets could threaten their chance of happiness.

I really liked Abigail. She was determined to save her home.  But not at all costs.. she was doing it on her own terms.

 I really appreciated Sunday mornings in this book. The Pastor's sermons left the congregation with some powerful messages.  

You need to pick up a copy of Abigail's Pursuit. It was a touching and powerful read. A book about redemption and not giving up on hope.

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Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Faith, Hope, Love Christian Writers (FHL) , and COMPEL Training. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, knitting, and walking.

The Pick Pocket Plight

I was so excited to get ahold of this one.  I read the first book and I just hated it to end.  This one continues on with BJ in Australia learning the ranch trade. Alice is thriving in her bakery business.

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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A Hope Unburied

 

Titus 3:4-7 ESV

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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About the Book

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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About the Author

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.

More from Kimberley

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.

Blog Stops

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

Giveaway

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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Amish Christmas Rescue

Love can you find you when you least expect it.

Anna loved her chocolate shop. It was everything she hoped for. Except she would love to have a husband and children some day. 

A cute story of Anna and her neighbor's plan to find her one. 

I read this in record speed.  I couldn't put it down. Love, chocolate, a cute dog and Christmas captured my attention.

Samantha Price has become one of my favorite Amish authors.  She delivers every time.

Loved the story.  Loved Anna.

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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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Wrangling the Wandering Rancher

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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Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle.

The Island Girls

Sometimes we find ourselves doing the unimaginable.   Peggy discovered that she had the emotional and physical strength to accomplish the impossible. She risked everything plus the chance of a future with the love of her life.

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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Unforgotten

Wow.  That's the reaction I had as I read this powerful story of an Amish girl and her English cousin. Both girls were dealing with issues that are difficult to forget.

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. 

I received this book to review from the author.

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About the author

Shelley Shepard Gray is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author. She's published over a hundred novels and has over a million books in print. She currently lives in northern Ohio and writes full time.

Shelley lives just an hour from Holmes County, where many of her Amish-themed novels are set. She currently writes contemporary romance and Amish fiction for a variety of publishers. When not spending time with her family or writing, she can usually be found walking her two dachshunds on one of the many trails in the Cleveland area.

She also bakes a lot, loves coconut cream pie, and will hardly ever pull weeds, mow the yard, or drive in the snow.

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Jennifer Beckstrand- Amish Christmas Table

Alfie and Benji are at it again.  They have schemed and planned ways to marry off their older brothers so that they can have their bedroom back.  After 4 years of sleeping in the basement, it was about to come true.   But it seems someone just messed up their chance to get out of the stinky, cold and bug infested basement!

These twins are something else.  Adorable but stinkers. You can't help but love them. I'm sure you will enjoy Christmas around the new table with the wonderful Petersheim family.

I was ever so happy to read the next installment of this family.  You never know what to expect. 

This is just one story- Trouble at the Christmas Table  that is in this new book collection called  Amish Christmas Table.  The authors are all known to me as I have been reading Amish fiction for a few years.  I knew I was in for a treat.  Its a perfect choice in preparation for the holiday season. 

Thank you, Jennifer Beckstrand, for giving me the opportunity to read this story.  It is released October 14th for all.  Pick up your copy!

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About the Author

Jennifer Beckstrand is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series and the Forever After in Apple Lake series. Jennifer has a degree in mathematics and a background in editing. She lives in the foothills of the Wasatch Front in Utah.