Books read in Jan. and Feb.
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christianreader I've read a lot so far this year! :-O Hoping to keep up the good pace with spring break quickly approaching. :-)
"A Tailor-Made Bride" by Karen Witemeyer
She moved to town to open a dress shop, while he is opposed to all fashion as a form of vanity. It was fun to read this tale of opposing viewpoints, especially after hearing the story behind this book's publication from Karen herself. :-)
"Love By The Letter" by Melissa Jagears
"A Bride For Keeps" by Melissa Jagears
I've heard a lot of good things about Melissa Jagears and I tried the first two stories in her mail-order bride series. Both tales featured main characters who absolutely could not or would not communicate, and that's no good for anyone. :-P
"Where the Fire Falls" by Karen Barnett
This historical novel is set at Yosemite National Park and I loved everything about it! There's mystery, deep characters, a beautiful setting - so much to love!
"Things Left Unsaid" by Courtney Walsh
A group of friends reunite for the first time since high school. Secrets and hidden hurts abound. Can the truth set them free, or will it tear apart any fragment of relationship that remains?
"Three Little Words" by Melissa Tagg
I revisited the first of Melissa's Maple Valley stories, and found things I remembered and things I had forgotten!
"To Win Her Heart" by Karen Witemeyer
Librarian and social activist Eden finds herself falling in love with a reformed felon, but not everyone in town will be as accepting of Levi's past.
"Atoning for Ashes" by Kaitlin Covel
This book had such a great premise, but it was poorly written and overwrought with emotion. Interaction with the author only sank my opinion of the book, as she took exception to my review and pretty much said I was persecuting her. :-P
"Miles From Where We Started" by Cynthia Ruchti
Normally I like Cynthia Ruchti, but this story seemed a little contrived. A couple who has been married about a year but are on the brink of separating are forced to go on a 3-week road trip with a troubled teen.
"A Light on the Hill" by Connilyn Cossette
It had been a while since I read any Biblical fiction, but this one knocked it out of the park! This is the first book in the author's Cities of Refuge series, and I hope to read the second one very soon.
"Between Two Shores" by Jocelyn Green
The French and Indian War comes alive with the story of Catherine Stands-Apart, a half-Mohawk woman who may be able to hasten an end to the conflict, but it means teaming up with the man who broke her heart five years before.
"A Desperate Hope" by Elizabeth Camden
Camden has crafted an entire trilogy out of water-related historical events at the turn of the twentieth century, all set in New York. I really enjoyed all of them!
"The Warrior Maiden" by Melanie Dickerson
I haven't had time to review this one yet, but I really enjoyed this Mulan retelling. I thought the author did a great job drawing out the characters and setting up some compelling conflict.
Books read in 2019: 11, and 2 novellas
"A Tailor-Made Bride" by Karen Witemeyer
She moved to town to open a dress shop, while he is opposed to all fashion as a form of vanity. It was fun to read this tale of opposing viewpoints, especially after hearing the story behind this book's publication from Karen herself. :-)
"Love By The Letter" by Melissa Jagears
"A Bride For Keeps" by Melissa Jagears
I've heard a lot of good things about Melissa Jagears and I tried the first two stories in her mail-order bride series. Both tales featured main characters who absolutely could not or would not communicate, and that's no good for anyone. :-P
"Where the Fire Falls" by Karen Barnett
This historical novel is set at Yosemite National Park and I loved everything about it! There's mystery, deep characters, a beautiful setting - so much to love!
"Things Left Unsaid" by Courtney Walsh
A group of friends reunite for the first time since high school. Secrets and hidden hurts abound. Can the truth set them free, or will it tear apart any fragment of relationship that remains?
"Three Little Words" by Melissa Tagg
I revisited the first of Melissa's Maple Valley stories, and found things I remembered and things I had forgotten!
"To Win Her Heart" by Karen Witemeyer
Librarian and social activist Eden finds herself falling in love with a reformed felon, but not everyone in town will be as accepting of Levi's past.
"Atoning for Ashes" by Kaitlin Covel
This book had such a great premise, but it was poorly written and overwrought with emotion. Interaction with the author only sank my opinion of the book, as she took exception to my review and pretty much said I was persecuting her. :-P
"Miles From Where We Started" by Cynthia Ruchti
Normally I like Cynthia Ruchti, but this story seemed a little contrived. A couple who has been married about a year but are on the brink of separating are forced to go on a 3-week road trip with a troubled teen.
"A Light on the Hill" by Connilyn Cossette
It had been a while since I read any Biblical fiction, but this one knocked it out of the park! This is the first book in the author's Cities of Refuge series, and I hope to read the second one very soon.
"Between Two Shores" by Jocelyn Green
The French and Indian War comes alive with the story of Catherine Stands-Apart, a half-Mohawk woman who may be able to hasten an end to the conflict, but it means teaming up with the man who broke her heart five years before.
"A Desperate Hope" by Elizabeth Camden
Camden has crafted an entire trilogy out of water-related historical events at the turn of the twentieth century, all set in New York. I really enjoyed all of them!
"The Warrior Maiden" by Melanie Dickerson
I haven't had time to review this one yet, but I really enjoyed this Mulan retelling. I thought the author did a great job drawing out the characters and setting up some compelling conflict.
Books read in 2019: 11, and 2 novellas
