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

A Return of Devotion (Kristi Ann Hunter) – Review

Daphne Blakemoor was perfectly happy living in her own secluded world for twelve years. She had everything she needed–loved ones, a true home, and time to indulge her imagination. But when ownership of the estate where she works as a housekeeper passes on, and the new marquis has an undeniable connection to her past…

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The Christmas Heirloom Novella Collection – Review

~ About the Book ~ In Kristi Ann Hunter’s “Legacy of Love,” Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman’s grandson, a man far above her station. In Karen Witemeyer’s “Gift of the Heart,” widow Ruth Albright uses the family brooch as collateral for a loan from the local banker. But the more she comes to know the man behind the stern businessman, the more she hopes for a second chance at love. In Sarah Loudin Thomas’s “A Shot at Love,” Fleeta Brady’s

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A Defense of Honor (Kristi Ann Hunter) – Review

~ About the Book ~ When Katherine “Kit” FitzGilbert turned her back on London society more than a decade ago, she determined never to set foot in a ballroom again. But when business takes her to London and she’s forced to run for her life, she stumbles upon not only a glamorous ballroom but also Graham, Lord Wharton. What should have been a chance encounter becomes much more as Graham embarks on a search for his friend’s missing sister and is convinced Kit knows more about the girl than she’s telling. After meeting Graham, Kit finds herself wishing things could

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Fast Five Review Roundup

Welcome, reader friends! It has to have been at least a month since my last Fast Five Review Roundup, but I’ve been able to put one together for you at last. It’s a bit of a mixed bag today—some more enjoyable than others—but I hope you’ll find something to tickle your fancy.

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Weekend Book Buzz – 14/15 October 2017

Hello book lovers! Welcome to the weekend. We finally got some rain here this weekend, which we desperately need. How’s the weather where you are? Is it perfect book reading weather? (Although, really, is there any weather that isn’t good for book reading? 😉 ) Whatever the weather is doing, I hope you’re well and ready for a whole lot of bookish news!

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Top Ten Tuesday – Series I've Been Meaning to Start or Finish, but Haven't

I’m back! And this week’s Top Ten Tuesday from the girls at The Broke and the Bookish is officially Top Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning to Start but Haven’t. I’ve decided to split this into two lists: Series I’ve Been Meaning to Start, but Haven’t, and Series I’ve Been Meaning to Finish, but Haven’t. Sadly, both could have been full lists in their own right, but I have limited myself to five in each category.

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First Line Friday – 13 Jan 2017 – A Noble Masquerade

I’m very excited to be joining some of my best book-blogging buddies for First Line Fridays this year.  If you’re not familiar with these posts, it’s pretty simple.  Open the book nearest to you (or go and pick up the book you’re currently reading – fiction or non-fiction) and share the first line in the […]

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