Marguerite Martin Gray brings her Revolutionary Faith series to a compelling denouement with the fifth and final book, Wait for Me. Resuming the story of the Lestarjette family during the Revolutionary War in Charles Town, South Carolina, Wait for Me opens in January 1777 with the calm before the storm, when the state was yet […]
For the first couple of chapters, I wasn’t sure if Bookers on the Rocks was about Mallory (who owns the local bookstore), or Tessa and Ross Booker. Maybe if I had read the others in the series, I would have picked up on that earlier, but I think not knowing added an extra level of […]
Restoring Fairhaven is a powerful read. I couldn’t put it down. The idea of restoration playing out in people’s lives and faith, mirrored by restoring Fairhaven’s gardens was remarkable. The progression was natural and flowed well, with a good blend of humor, tension, and reflection. I’ve always loved the name Samantha, and this Samantha was […]
Mishaps Off the Mainland is a sweet island romance with an unexpectedly deep and genuine storyline. We are introduced to Mel, a mobile dog grooming entrepreneur barely making ends meet that starts to question if this is the plan God had in mind for her to start with. Along her bumpy start, she meets Zeke […]
This book is the fourth installment in Celebrate Lit’s Independence Island Series, and I loved Rachel Skatovld’s addition to the Merriweather Islands. Kendall the main female lead, is a spunky redheaded family-oriented woman with a good head on her shoulders and the typical responsibilities of an older sibling. Rachel Skatvold did a great job interweaving […]
This is a fun Christmas novella by Jennifer Sienes in the Apple Hill series. I would recommend reading Surrendered (first book in the series) first to get acquainted with some of the characters who play pivotal roles in this story. Filled with down-to-earth characters, real life situations, and buoyed by an overarching theme of reconciliation, […]
Secret Beach Boyfriend has a powerful message, beyond being a really fun story. It had me laughing, thinking, and almost in tears a few times. Rafe’s hero quest was something to behold. He has a plan. It’s going to work. No matter the cost to the ones he’s trying to help. This had me thinking […]
Wardwell weaves a story of hope, starting over, faith, and romance in her installment of the Independence Island series. With relatable characters, delicious food, and a beautiful setting, readers are not going to leave this island any time soon. Word to the wise – do not read this book while hungry! Beth is someone […]
“I don’t think the key to healing is self-realization at all. I think you’ve got to realize that there are other people out there, and they matter more. And I think you realize that not by embracing nothing, but by embracing something.” What a delightful, funny, insightful, romantic story by Bethany Turner! Told from first person perspective […]
Humorous and heartfelt, Chautona Havig’s Dual Power of Convenience officially inaugurates the Independence Island series, which will feature five islands and six authors over a span of thirty books. This first book is set off the coast of Georgia on the fictional Merriweather Island. A small cast of characters emphasizes the close-knit island community and […]