The Fragment is an adventure story set in 1923 Paris. Muriel longs to escape the traditional roles of a female in her time. She accompanies her employer to Paris to photograph antiques. Soon she discovers she is there for more sinister reasons. 

       The Fragment, by Davis Bunn, has something for everyone, suspense, travel, fashion and romance. The book is very fast paced and thoroughly engrossing. I always enjoy Bunn's books and this was no exception.

       I was given this book by netgalley.com in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Prophetess: Deborah's Story by Jill Eileen Smith

Although very little information was given about Deborah in the Bible, I believe Jill Smith has done an excellent job of filling in the details of what might have been. She portrays Deborah as a very human woman, with human failings. But through good times and bad Deborah remains faithful to Adonai. This book is well written and fast paced. The characters are strong and the details put you right in the story. The Prophetess stays true to the little we know of Deborah.
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Property Of A Noblewoman is typical Danielle Steel. I thought there was a good storyline and I genuinely liked the characters. There was language and sexual innuendo that I personally don't care for. It was a much shorter book than many of her older stories, but the story was complete. It was like some of her older books about rich people and jewelry. If you are looking for light reading, this book will satisfy.

On Lone Star Trail by Amanda Cabot

First off, let me begin by saying On Lone Star Trail is book three of the Texas Crossroads trilogy. I fully enjoyed the book and it can be read as a stand alone book. That said, finding out it was book three explained why it seemed strange that the story took it for granted that one would know backstory on some of the characters.
   Rainbow's End resort is the kind of place one goes to heal. Gillian used to be a concert pianist until her hand was shattered. T.J. was a teacher, who moonlighted as the RV pastor until his world was turned upside down. They end up at Rainbow's End. Good character development. The storyline was good, if a tad predictable. A good story to relax with.
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The Ringmaster's Wife by Kristy Cambron

Kristy Cambron writes powerful historical fiction. I loved her newest novel, The Ringmaster's Wife. I had never read anything on the Ringling Brothers Circus and was drawn into the life of a circus performer and I totally fascinated by the story of John and Mable Ringling. A second storyline with the fictional Colin Keary and Rosemunde Easling was written with care and attention to detail. I will be adding this book to my keeper shelf! I was given this book by netgalley.com, but all opinions are my own.

The Reluctant Duchess

This review is from: The Reluctant Duchess (Ladies of the Manor) (Paperback)

The Reluctant Duchess is the second novel in Roseanna White's Ladies Of the Manor Trilogy. We first met Brice, the Duke of Nottingham in The Lost Heiress, book one. He now has possession of the Tiger eyes, a perfect pair of red diamonds. On a trip to his lands in Scotland he is maneuvered into marrying Rowena a Cheiftan's daughter. Rowena is a broken woman who was recently attacked by a young Lord who only wants her title.
The Reluctant Duchess is a tale of love and betrayal. I loved how Rowena is changed by the love of a good man. It shows how only G-d's love is perfect, and that we need to listen to that still, small voice. The plot moves along quickly and I really did not want to put it down. It was lovely visiting with Brook and Stafford once again. Anyone who loves Upstairs Downstairs or Downton Abbey will adore The Ladies of the Manor series.
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The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson

The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson is loosely based on Beauty and the Beast. It is book two in the Medieval Fairy tale series. A servant girl is sent in place of the Earl's daughter to a gathering of young ladies. Her orders are to secure the favor of Lrd Thornbeck, but do not let him fall in love with her. Avelina however must answer to G-d not man and G-d has different plans for Avelina.
    This book is well written and the setting is quite vivid. I loved Avelina and Reinholt. It was also great to visit with Odette and Jorgen once again. Melanie Dickerson proves once again that you are never too old for Fairy tales!
  I was given this book by Netgalley.com for review purposes. All opinions are my own.