Convincing The Cowgirl by Jody Hedlund

 

I love all of Jody Hedlund's books and I believe her to be a gifted writer. However, Convincing The Cowgirl is among my least favorites of hers. Usually marriage of convenience books are one of the best tropes. Unfortunately Convincing the Cowgirl is a bit low on plot. Most of the book is focused on the physical attraction between Patience Courtney and Spencer Wolcott. This book had a promising beginning and I did enjoy the ending, I just wish there had been more substance to the story.

I will continue to read Ms. Hedlund's books as everyone can have an off book. As always I look forward to reading her next creation.

I was given a copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

When unexpected visitors arrive at the Courtney Boardinghouse and claim the place belongs to them, Patience Courtney finds herself homeless and penniless. Having failed at so many things already in life, Patience is determined to find a way to survive and thrive.

When wealthy rancher, Spencer Wolcott, proposes a marriage of convenience, Patience accepts the arrangement. In exchange for a new home, she agrees to become the mother to Spencer’s precocious little girl so that he can manage his prosperous ranch.

As Patience falls in love with her new family, she learns Spencer has no intention of giving his heart away to any woman. With growing threats to the ranch, Spencer must decide what is truly important and whether he’ll allow himself to love again before it’s too late.

• Marriage of convenience
• Single father
• Grieving widower
• Homeless/penniless bride
• Precocious child
• Opposites attract

“This one’s worth rounding up.” —Booklist, on Falling for the Cowgirl

*All of the books in the Colorado Cowgirls series are sweet, closed-door romances with plenty of sizzle. The inspirational themes are light, and the romance is the main focus of the books.

About the author:

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. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

The Legacy Of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky

 

They say don't judge a book by it's cover. In the case of The Legacy of Longdale Manor although the cover is beautiful, it doesn't hold a candle to the story. Two women a 100 years apart both come to the Lake District to find answers, forgiveness, and perhaps romance. I loved the way Carrie Turansky wove Gwen and Charlotte's stories together. Longdale Manor provided a beautiful setting that links the two women. I also enjoyed he way the women rediscovered their faith.

Hopefully you will have a long weekend to curl up with a cup of tea and this book. I can't think of a better way to spend your time. 

I was given a copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

Two women--a century apart--embark on a journey to healing, faith, forgiveness, and romance.

In 2012, art historian Gwen Morris travels to England's Lake District to appraise the paintings and antiques of an old family friend, hoping to prove herself to her prestigious grandfather. While at Longdale Manor, she meets David Bradford--the owner's handsome grandson--who is desperate to save the crumbling estate by turning it into a luxury hotel. When Gwen stumbles upon a one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd's staff similar to one in a photo of her parents, she's left searching for answers.

In 1912, after her father's death, Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte's grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever trust in love again.

Praise for The Legacy of Longdale Manor

"This novel will stir your faith--and your desire to visit England's Lake District!"--JULIE KLASSEN, bestselling author

"Turansky opens the door of Longdale Manor and invites readers to explore the secrets hidden inside."--MELANIE DOBSON, award-winning author

"A beautiful book to warm and lift the heart."--CATHY GOHLKE, Christy Hall of Fame author

About the author:

About the Author

CARRIE TURANSKY is the award-winning author of more than twenty inspirational novels and novellas and a winner of the ACFW Carol Award, the International Digital Award, and the Holt Medallion. She loved traveling to England to research her latest Edwardian novels including No Journey Too Far, No Ocean Too Wide, Across the Blue, and The Highland Hall series. Her novels have received stared reviews from Christianbooks.com and Library Journal. They have been translated into several languages and enjoyed by readers around the world. Connect with Carrie on her website: http://carrieturansky.com/, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar

 

The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar is excellent historical fiction set in the time of Daniel from the Bible. I loved the character of Keren and Jared. The plot was sound and made for a very enjoyable story. Ms. Afshar created beautiful settings that brought the past to life. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.

So brew up some tea and settle in for a fabulous read.

I was given a copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon:

From the bestselling author of Jewel of the Nile comes the thrilling tale of a woman who feels she has no future but soon discovers the fate of nations may rest in her hands.

The beloved daughter of Jewish captives in Babylon, Keren is sold into Daniel’s household to help her family survive. She becomes Daniel’s most trusted scribe, while taking lessons and swordsmanship training alongside Daniel’s sons and their best friend, Jared.

But after a tragic accident changes the course of her life, Keren finds herself in a foreign country, charged with a mysterious task: teaching a shepherd boy how to become a lord. When she overhears whispers that hint at his true identity, she realizes she must protect him from the schemes of a bloodthirsty king.

Jared cannot forgive Keren. Still, he finds himself traveling over mountains to fetch her back to the safety of home. When he discovers the secret identity of Keren’s pupil, Jared knows he must help protect him. Love battles bitterness as they flee from the king’s agents, trying to save the boy who could one day deliver their people from captivity.

About the author:

TESSA AFSHAR is the Publishers Weekly best-selling author of historical fiction set in biblical times. Her novels include Harvest of Gold which won a Christy Award and Land of Silence, which won an INSPY. The Way Home: God's Invitation to New Beginnings, Afshar's critically acclaimed Bible study, won the ECPA Christian Book of the Year Award, 2021 in the Bible Study Category. Born in the Middle East, Tessa spent her teen years in England and later moved to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she served as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship for a year. Tessa is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes. Contact Tessa at tessaafshar.com or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTessaAfshar/

Countdown (Extreme Measures book four) by Lynette Eason

 Countdown is book four in Lynette Eason's Extreme Measures series. Each book focuses on a  woman who spent time in juvie growing up. All four are successful, productive members of society, but they all have pasts that come calling. 

 Ms. Eason is a master at blending suspense and romance, I loved the way Raina and Vincent interacted with each other. The dialogue was witty and helped the plot along. I loved the way she wove faith throughout the story. I highly recommend this book (and series) to all who love Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey and DiAnn Mills style of writing. 

So brew up a pot of tea and head to your favorite chair for one heck of an adventure. 

I was given a copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts are my own. 

from Amazon:

A stalker who wants to finish what he started. A US Marshal who's vowed to protect his charge. And one woman who is determined to put the past in the past.


Flight paramedic Raina Price has been running so long it's hard to stop. To escape a dangerous stalker, she changed her name and disappeared, building a new life with the help of a friend from her time in juvie. It feels good to put her energies into saving people's lives, but because her stalker was never found, she's never stopped looking over her shoulder. And one can only run so far before the past finally catches up.

US Marshal Vincent Corelli's job is to hunt down fugitives and protect those who are assigned to him. When Raina is almost killed right in front of him, he vows to protect her at all costs--whether it's his job or not. Together they work to solve the mystery of Raina's past. But someone is out to make sure Raina doesn't live long enough to do it.

Countdown is the breathless conclusion to USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason's thrilling Extreme Measures series.

About the author:

Award-winning, best-selling author, Lynette Eason writes for Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense line and for Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Her books have hit the Publisher's Weekly, CBA and ECPA bestseller lists and have won numerous awards such as the prestigious Carol Award, the Selah, the Daphne, the IRCC award and more. Lynette is married, has two children, and lives in Greenville, SC.

Life Flight (Extreme Measures #1)Crossfire (Extreme Measures #2)Critical Threat (Extreme Measures #3)Countdown (Extreme Measures #4)Helicopter pilot Penny Carlton is used to stress, but an emergency landing in a raging storm with a critical patient on board would test the limits of the best of pilots. When news of a serial killer reaches her, it’s clear the stress has just begun. FBI negotiator Julianna Jameson has never lost a hostage—until now. As the killer’s motive becomes clear, Julianna knows it will take all her courage and the help of Former Army Ranger Clay Fox to bring this negotiation to and end. Working as a behavioral analyst with the FBI puts Grace Billingsley in contact with every sort of evil and every kind of person. But working with the son of a serial killer? That’s a first .Flight paramedic Raina Price's past has marched back into her present—and it wants to kill her. A stalker who knows her well is determined to end what he started, and US Marshal Vince Correlli vows to protect her at all costs—even if ends his career.