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 ›
At the outset, I anticipated relating to Kit, her journey to being an empowered woman, but I found myself more in sync with the gentle and principled aristocrat Graham. The story centers around fallen women and their babies. Kit’s story is more intense and complicated than I anticipated and the … Read More ›
Opening Gardenlust by Christopher Woods, I was uncertain the purpose of the book but I love looking at pretty gardens (inspiration!) so I was game! The book gave so much more than pretty though, it is intellectually challenging and mindset-shifting. Gardening and landscaping has the power to shape the human … Read More ›
Urban Arboreal by Michael Jordon highlights trees used in town planning, new and old, to contribute to clean air and balance the landscape. Each tree has a fascinating history and purpose. With one page on the tree and one with an illustration of this tree, the book is both educational and … Read More ›
Having been exposed to the French and Indians war twice in a month, I have realised my knowledge of American history has been lacking! The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep, whilst framed as a romance, is a wild and dangerous adventure through a perilous period of time. No one is … Read More ›
Anticipating a straight-forward redemption romance with two lead characters, More Than Meets The Eye by Karen Witemeyer delivers so much more. Our leading lady, Evangeline is a ray of joy throughout the story without feeling false or pretentious. She lives out Christian principles with love and compassion! And I love her … Read More ›
Chocolate…one of my favourite things! Melted, baked, coated or in bar, I LOVE chocolate! I picked this book up simply because it has a spoon dipped in chocolate on the cover…I know, judging a book and all that! I have no intention of taking cacao beans on their strenuous and … Read More ›