Picking up a Denise Hunter novel is always a delight and On Magnolia Lane is no exception. As part of the blue ridge romance series, we see favourites from the previous novels whilst focusing on Jack and Daisy. The romance between them is the driving force keeping the pages turning swiftly … Read More ›
Having thoroughly enjoyed reading Praying with Jane, I found the following questions and answers with author, Rachel Dodge fascinating and hope you do too! Why did you write Praying with Jane? Praying with Jane is an invitation to Christian women and Jane Austen fans alike to closely explore Austen’s Christian … Read More ›
My introduction to Jane Austen was the 1995 mini-series of Pride and Prejudice which my mum played for me, when I was sick with flu, from start to finish for me. In my early teen years I tackled reading it and was hooked. I worked my way through the rest of her novels before revisiting … Read More ›
With an alluring cover and the title Lady of a Thousand Treasures, this novel by Sandra Byrd was one I had to try! As a rule, I find first-person narratives difficult and less enjoyable. However, in this case, our protagonist Eleanor has a lovely voice and the story flows so … Read More ›
I so wish I had had this fantastic book five years ago when I searched the internet looking for ways to have more connection with God and live a joy-filled life. It is a great guidebook, beautifully written and Wendy is so easy to connect with. She makes it all … Read More ›
Rarely do I review a book prior to finishing it, in the case of The Portable Seminary by David Horton I am making an exception. The extent of the book has my kindle telling me, 12% in, I have 18 hours to go! I feel, as the book is recently launched, … Read More ›
I love Colleen Coble’s novels and have read several, usually fast-paced, modern-day, psychological thrillers, so I was intrigued by the change of pace with Freedom’s Light. Set in the American civil war, the story draws the reader near to Hannah, who is walking the fine line of duty and passion. … Read More ›
Highlighting several of the well-known English country house gardens along with many lesser known ones, George Plumptre weaves a fastastic story. In The English Country House Garden, he interlinks each gardens with a theme and then shares the heritage, construction and special elements of the individual landscape! With amazing photography accompanying … Read More ›
Having not read the first of this series, I was surprised by the swift start! No sooner had I been introduced to our lead characters than they were in dire straits, being rescued and off to Breeze Hill Plantation! The whirlwind start lead onto more quick-paced adventure, Quinn and Kiera … Read More ›
From the opening page, I loved Kate! Her spunkiness, perseverance and appreciation for her family plays out in the way she tackles the challenges of this exceptional journey West . I had little historical knowledge of this time period or the friction between those living in the West of America. … Read More ›
The daughters of Mayflower series is not for the faint-hearted! It is full of adventure and history, and, the casualties of both. The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse opens with Faith losing her parents, and whilst loved and cared for, her life doesn’t get easier. The looming war draws her into … Read More ›