The power of fiction, the beauty of words, and the God who made us to wield them for His glory.

Mount Hope (Sarah Price) – Review

  Publisher’s Description: When her father can no longer provide for his large family, Fanny Price is sent away from her small Amish community in Colorado to live with her aunt’s family in Mount Hope, Ohio. Fanny immediately feels out of place at the Bontrager farm but finds a friend in her aunt’s stepson, Elijah Bontrager. As time passes, Fanny begins to long for their friendship to blossom into something more, but her hopes are dashed when Elijah starts to court someone else. With her uncle pressuring her to marry a man who can take her off his hands, Fanny

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1 November 2016

Austen in Austin Vol. 2 – Review

  Publisher’s Description: Discover four heroines in historical Austin, TX, as they find love–Jane Austen style. Volume 2 includes: Simply Lila by Suzie Johnson, based on Lady Susan Yearning to find a real-life hero, a wallflower must learn to live outside the pages of an Austen novel. Fully Persuaded by Niki Turner, based on Persuasion A brokenhearted artist struggles with the shame of her family’s bankruptcy and the return of her first love whose proposal she’d spurned because he was poor. Mansford Ranch by Dina L. Sleiman, based on Mansfield Park An aspiring novelist with a keen eye for character

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5 October 2016

Austen in Austin (Four Novellas) – Review

  “Kathryn!” The brisk shaking of her shoulder proved she’d finally fallen asleep.  “Jane. Stop. I’m awake.  What is it?” “You must get ready.” It took her a moment to rise and dress.  Her cousin’s devoted assistance roused her suspicions. “Do you have any idea of the conquest you have made, Kathryn?” All that from just one of the cowboy’s glances?  Could it be?  Her heart drummed in delight. “Mr. Wellington made no doubts of his interest in you.” Oh.  That.  She turned away.  “I’m sure he is just being kind.” “Don’t be silly.”  Jane grabbed Kathryn’s shoulder.  “This is

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23 January 2016