Falling for The Cowgirl (Colorado Cowboys, #4) by Jody Hedlund

 

Jody Hedlund has done it again. I am constantly amazed that she can write fantastic stories in so many genres. Falling For The Cowgirl is a fantastic story with well-developed characters. I really enjoyed visiting with all the members of the McQuaid family. Ivy McQuaid as the youngest, and only girl, tried to keep up with her older brothers. Jericho Bliss has vowed to just be her friend. I loved watching them together. I highly recommend anything by Jody Hedlund. 

So grab your favorite beverage and settle into your most comfortable reading spot for a delightful story.

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

From Amazon:

Years ago, he shattered her heart. Now she must trust him with her life.

As the only girl in her family, and with four older brothers, Ivy McQuaid can rope and ride with the roughest of ranchers. She's ready to have what she's always longed for--a home of her own. She's set her heart on a parcel of land south of Fairplay and is saving for it with her winnings from the cowhand competitions she sneaks into--but her dream is put in jeopardy when the man she once loved reappears in her life.

After two years away, Jericho Bliss is back in South Park as an undercover Pinkerton agent searching for a war criminal. He has no intention of involving a woman in the dangerous life he leads, but one look at Ivy is all it takes for him to question the path he's set out for himself.

Even though Jericho tries to resist his longtime attraction to the beautiful and vivacious Ivy, he finds himself falling hard and fast for her. In the process, his worst fear comes true--he puts her smack-dab in the middle of danger. With Ivy's life in balance, will Jericho give her up once again, or will he find a way back to her, this time forever?

About the author:

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About Jody Hedlund

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.

KNIGHTS OF BRETHREN SERIES:

Enamored

Entwined

Ensnared

Enriched

Enflamed

Entrusted

FAIREST MAIDENS SERIES:

Beholden

Beguiled

Besotted

LOST PRINCESSES SERIES:

Always: Prequel Novella

Evermore

Foremost

Hereafter

NOBLE KNIGHTS SERIES:

The Vow: Prequel Novella

An Uncertain Choice

A Daring Sacrifice

For Love & Honor

A Loyal Heart

A Worthy Rebel

WATERS OF TIME SERIES:

Come Back to Me

Never Leave Me

Stay With Me (December, 2022)

Wait For Me (May, 2023)

COLORADO COWBOYS SERIES:

A Cowboy for Keeps

The Heart of a Cowboy

To Tame a Cowboy

Falling for the Cowgirl

The Last Chance Cowboy (February, 2023)

BRIDE SHIP SERIES:

A Reluctant Bride

The Runaway Bride

A Bride of Convenience

Almost a Bride

ORPHAN TRAIN SERIES:

An Awakened Heart: A Novella

With You Always

Together Forever

Searching for You

BEACONS OF HOPE SERIES:

Out of the Storm: A Novella

Love Unexpected

Hearts Made Whole

Undaunted Hope

Forever Safe

Never Forget

HEARTS OF FAITH COLLECTION:

The Preacher’s Bride

The Doctor’s Lady

Rebellious Heart

MICHIGAN BRIDES COLLECTION:

Unending Devotion

A Noble Groom

Captured by Love

BIO FICTION:

Luther and Katharina

Newton & Polly

To Win A Prince by Toni Shiloh

 

To Win A Prince is Toni Shiloh's newest book. It is the sequel to The fabulous In Search Of A Prince. This is the story of Queen Brielle's best friend Iris who moved to  Ọlọrọ Ilé, a small Island nation off the coast of Africa. Iris started up a fashion company to help the impoverished women of  Ọlọrọ Ilé support themselves. I loved learning about African customs and the setting was great. The plot was fast-moving and very engaging. Iris and Ekon were enemies to friends and I loved how Ms. Shilo wove their stories together. My favorite part was how the characters grew into their faith. I also enjoyed the banter between Iris and Ekon. It was a bonus to visit with  Queen Bri and her husband, to catch up with their lives.

So make a pitcher of iced tea to drink while you read To Win A Prince!

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

From Amazon:

"Shiloh has penned yet another adorable and charming royal romance!"--MELISSA FERGUSON, bestselling author of Meet Me in the Margins

Can she stop herself from falling before she's too far gone?

As a fashion aficionado and best friend of the queen of the African island country Ọlọrọ Ilé, Iris Blakely dreams of using her talent to start a sustainable clothing line to help citizens in impoverished areas and honor the country's resources. But when she discovers that Ekon Diallo--the man who betrayed her best friend--will be her business consultant, the battle between her desires and reality begins.

Ekon Diallo has lost everything: his princely title, his material possessions, his friends, and the respect of his fellow Ọlọrans. To pay for his actions against Ọlọrọ Ilé, he's forced to assist the charismatic Iris Blakely--but he can't allow his heart to distract him from regaining his status.

Though they come from vastly different worlds, Iris and Ekon are both determined to reach their goals, and the only way to do that is to work together--if they can just keep their hearts from getting in the way . . .

Toni Shiloh invites you into . . .

"A romance populated with characters you can truly root for."--OPRAH DAILY on In Search of a Prince

"A royal journey of love, faith, and all things Africa that will leave your heart longing for more."--VANESSA MILLER, bestselling author on In Search of a Prince

About the author:

Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and multi-published Christian contemporary romance author. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness. Her novel, Grace Restored, was a 2019 Holt Medallion finalist and Risking Love is a 2020 Selah Award finalist.

A member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and of the Virginia Chapter, Toni seeks to help readers find authors. She loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media. You can learn more about her writing at http://tonishiloh.com.

One Final Breath (Dive Team Investigations #3)

 

While I loved all of the Dive Team members I believe that Anissa and Gabe are my favorite couple. I loved the witty banter and the deep discussions. I loved how they learned to accept each other's pasts with grace. Most of all I love their devotion to God. As a side note, I believe Sam is my all-time favorite character. Although she had a bit piece she is a giant in my book! I really hope that Sam returns in future books. I would really love to know her backstory!

So pour up a sweet tea and curl up for an edge-of-your-seat adventure with One Final Breath!

I borrowed a copy of this book from the library. All thoughts are my own.

From Amazon: 

When investigator Gabriel Chavez had his cover blown by an aggressive reporter, the silver lining was being able to rejoin the dive team. The downside? Dive team captain Anissa Bell - a woman who both fascinates and frustrates him. 

Anissa grew up as a missionary kid on the Micronesian island of Yap and always planned to return after college. But she remained stateside, determined to solve the case that haunts her - the murder of her best friend and the disappearance of a three-year-old child. When Anissa's fractured past collides with Gabe's investigation into the tragic shooting death of a teenage boy in Lake Porter, they'll have to put their complicated history with each other aside in order to uncover the identity of a killer. What they'll discover is that revenge has no statute of limitations. 

Award-winning author Lynn H. Blackburn closes out her nail-biting Dive Team Investigations series with a story that will have you wondering how long you can hold your breath.

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The Bride Of Blackfriar's Lane by Michelle Griep

 

I just finished reading The Bride of BlackFriar's Lane and it was fabulous! I really enjoyed visiting with Kit and Jackson, two of the most stubborn, but enjoyable characters ever! The descriptions of Victorian London are realistic and sometimes stomach-turning, but also quite necessary to the story. I loved the way they recognized their faith and longing for family. I highly recommend this book and sincerely hope for a third adventure! I purchase Michelle Griep's books as soon as they are available, I don't even need to read the synopsis to know it will be a fantastic novel.

So brew up a pot of tea, find a comfy chair and enjoy a romp through the streets of Victorian London.

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

From Amazon:

The Continuing Adventure of Jackson and Kit.
Detective Jackson Forge can hardly wait to marry the street-sly swindler who's turned his life upside down. Kit Turner is equally excited to wed the handsome detective, and what better way to show her love than providing him with a gift any man of the law would love? She determines to bring to justice the men who years ago maimed his brother despite Jackson's warning to leave the past in the past. As she digs into the mystery of what happened, she unwittingly tumbles into her own history and endangers her future happiness with Jackson.

About the author:

I hear voices. Loud. Incessant. And very real. This basically gives me two options: choke back massive amounts of Prozac or write fiction. I've been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. I seek to glorify God in all that I write--except for that graffiti phase I went through as a teenager.

Bring Her Home (Crown Of Promise #1) by Hannah Currie

 

Three men had fought for her, but only one man stood victorious. It wasn't the one she wanted. But, bound by the same honor code as the knights, the choice was no longer hers.

The knight had won.

She was the prize.

There was nothing else to say.

#HannahCurrie #BringHerHome #CrownOfPromise

Bring Her Home is the first book in Hannah Currie's latest series, Crown Of Promise. It is a retelling of the biblical story of the Prodigal Son. Bring Her home is set in Medieval Times and the protagonist is Eva/ Princess Evangeline. I really enjoyed the setting and the storyline was fabulous. All of the characters were well developed and drew one into the story. The forgiveness of both self and others is a central theme. This will be the second series of books I have read by Ms. Currie and so far it seems even better than the first series, Daughters of Peverell. Bring Her Home is the first book in a new publishing line: White Crown Publishing. I look forward to reading more from both Hannah Currie and White Crown Publishing.

Now pour up a cup of tea, plate up a few cookies, and cozy up to a great read,

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

From Amazon:

Since the morning he woke to find his precious daughter gone with only the remains of their latest argument left behind, King Lior has been praying she’d come home. For four years now, he’s prayed and searched, sending his best knights to find Evangeline, only to hear nothing. Until the day their missive arrives with three words: we’ve found her. He sends one right back with orders to bring her home.

But that order isn’t easily achieved. Evangeline, now a lowly servant, has no plans to return. Though the knights claim her father still loves her, she knows the truth: he’d cast her aside as quickly as everyone else if he knew how far she’d truly fallen. She can’t go home. Not with her scars. Or her failures. Or her son.

Only, the knights won’t leave without her. And just as she starts to wonder if maybe they might be right, the choice is taken from her altogether.

Sir Darrek thought the hardest part of his quest would be finding Evangeline. He had no idea how difficult it would be to get her home.

About the author:

Australian author, Hannah Currie, loves God, family, people (in small numbers, let’s not go crazy here!) and writing. A book nerd from birth, she knows firsthand the difference a good book can make in a person’s life. Even, and especially, fiction. Her dream as a writer is to make people laugh, cry and maybe even swoon a little but mostly to remind them that no matter how dark life may get at times, because of God, there is always hope.

She and her husband live with their three adorable kids in sunny Queensland, where it really is beautiful one day and perfect the next. Except, maybe, during heatwaves. They’re not so fun.

She loves to connect with readers. Come visit her at www.hannahcurrie.com :)

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Worthy Of Legend (The Secrets Of The Isles Book #3) by Roseanna White

 

The final book in Roseanna White's Secrets Of The Isles series is Worthy Of Legend. I have really enjoyed spending time in the Scilly Isles. I had never heard of them before reading this series, but I would love to see them in person now. It was very interesting to learn some of the histories of the Isles. The Isles belong to the Duchy of Cornwall, presently owned by Prince William, The Duke Of Cornwall.

The story is very engaging with well-developed characters. I enjoyed the treasure hunt. I have always been a fan of King Arthur so it was a fun twist to involve him in the plot.

I believe my favorite part of the story is the way Roseanna has her characters share their faith. All in all, I am sorry that this is the final book in the series.

I do recommend that you read all three books in order. So grab some tea and biscuits, then settle in for a grand adventure.

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

From Amazon:

1906

After a summer of successful pirate-treasure hunting, Lady Emily Scofield and her friends must hide the unprecedented discoveries they've made, thanks to the betrayal of her own family. Horrified by her brother, who will stop at nothing to prove himself to their greedy father, Emily is forced to take a stand against her family--even if it means being cut off entirely.

Bram Sinclair, Earl of Telford, is fascinated with tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table--an interest he's kept mostly hidden for the last decade. But when a diary is unearthed on the islands that could lead to a secret artifact, Bram is the only one able to piece the legends together.

As Bram and Emily seek out the whereabouts of the hidden artifact, they must dodge her family and a team of archaeologists. In a race against time, it is up to them to decide what makes a hero worthy of legend. Is it fighting valiantly to claim the treasure . . . or sacrificing everything in the name of selfless love?

About the author:

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd

 

Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd is a beautifully written split-time novel. I loved the setting of Whidbey Island both in the late 1950s and the present day. The characters were very well developed and I loved the plot. I also enjoyed finding out what the true Heirlooms were.  If you haven't read it yet you should add it to your TBR pile. 

So fix yourself some tea and a plate of cookies while you prepare for a fabulous story.

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

From Amazon:

Answering a woman’s desperate call for help, young Navy widow Helen Devries opens her Whidbey Island home as a refuge to Choi Eunhee. As they bond over common losses and a delicate, potentially devastating secret, their friendship spans the remainder of their lives.

After losing her mother, Cassidy Quinn spent her childhood summers with her gran, Helen, at her farmhouse. Nourished by her grandmother’s love and encouragement, Cassidy discovers a passion that she hopes will bloom into a career. But after Helen passes, Cassidy learns that her home and garden have fallen into serious disrepair. Worse, a looming tax debt threatens her inheritance. Facing the loss of her legacy and in need of allies and ideas, Cassidy reaches out to Nick, her former love, despite the complicated emotions brought by having him back in her life.

Cassidy inherits not only the family home but a task, spoken with her grandmother’s final breaths: ask Grace Kim—Eunhee’s granddaughter—to help sort through the contents of the locked hope chest in the attic. As she and Grace dig into the past, they unearth their grandmothers’ long-held secret and more. Each startling revelation reshapes their understanding of their grandmothers and ultimately inspires the courage to take risks and make changes to own their lives.

Set in both modern-day and midcentury Whidbey Island, Washington, this dual-narrative story of four women—grandmothers and granddaughters—intertwines across generations to explore the secrets we keep, the love we pass down, and the heirlooms we inherit from a well-lived life.

About the author:

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Sandra Byrd's first series of historically sound Gothic romances launched with the best-selling Mist of Midnight, which earned a coveted Editor’s Choice Award from the Historical Novel Society. The second book, Bride of a Distant Isle, has been selected by Romantic Times as a Top Pick. The third in the series, A Lady in Disguise, was named by the American Library Association’s Booklist as one of the Top Ten Inspirational Fiction Books of the year.

Her contemporary adult fiction debut, Let Them Eat Cake, was a Christy Award finalist, as was her first historical novel, To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn. To Die For was also named a Library Journal Best Books of the Year Pick, as was The Secret Keeper: A Novel of Kateryn Parr.

Victorian Ladies, a new series, offered its first title, Lady of a Thousand Treasures, in 2018. Sandra has also authored many books for teens, tweens, and devotionals for both adults and children.

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