Caleb O’Shea jerked awake to utter stillness. Opening line of The Crossing at. Cypress Creek by Pam Hillman The Crossing at Cypress Creek is the last in the Natchez Trace … Read More ›
“The council has denied your appeal, Miss Kemp.” Mayor Longfellow delivered the blow with a finality that threatened to buckle Abigail’s knees.” Opening line from More Than Words Can Say … Read More ›
“The numbers marched across the page in a glory all their own.” Opening line of The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White Being a lover of mathematics and, by … Read More ›
“”Hang on a little longer, my lamb.” Mercy Wilkins shifted the listless infant in her arms without slowing her pace.” Opening lines of The Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund The … Read More ›
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I picked up Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori but it has far exceeded my expectations and I have … Read More ›
“Was it wicked to say goodbye with a smile? Wrong to feel happy about leaving one’s family behind?” The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep From the back cover copy I … Read More ›
JUST LET GO. The breeze lifted Lane Kent’s auburn hair from the back of her neck. Her heels edged closer to the side of the bridge, sending loose rocks and … Read More ›
Recently, I’ve been exploring the amazing ability of plants to purify the air and absorb humidity. Bringing plants indoors has been a habit I have resisted believing it to be … Read More ›
“Alex MacKinnon roused to the press of wood beneath his cheek and an ominous churning in his gut. He tried to rise, but his hands were bound behind him.” Opening … Read More ›
Whilst I am most definitely not a horticulturist, I am terribly curious and I love learning. Do not be put off by the scientific sounding title or serious cover, this … Read More ›
“Mandy Monroe was cowering behind a ficus tree near the hostess station when her cell phone rang. Her hands shook as she silenced the phone before it drew the attention … Read More ›