In the aftermath of the Civil War, a young woman searches for her lost love at the edge of the West.
The Civil War has destroyed Sarah Montgomery’s marriage before it’s even begun.
After Sarah receives word that her fiancé, Rand Campbell, has been killed fighting for the Union, her brothers and ailing father persuade her to pledge herself to Ben Croftner—despite her strong misgivings. But when Sarah finds out that Rand is in fact alive—and that Ben Croftner knew it—she indignantly breaks off the engagement and goes in search of Rand.
But Ben Croftner does not take rejection lightly—and a single woman with a sick father makes an easy target. When Sarah is abducted by her treacherous fiancé, Rand finally comes to her aid . . . only to reveal that he has been posted at Fort Laramie, Wyoming, and intends to take her there as his wife.
But could Sarah leave her dying father’s side for the love of her life? And what plans are forming in the jealous heart of Ben Croftner?
My thoughts: I have mixed feelings about this book being split up into 6 segments. Don't get me wrong, a serialized story can be fun, but it seems like the description on each part will wind up giving most of the story away in the long run. At least, that is what I felt like happened in this part.
That said, I think the story is an interesting one, asking the question of what would change for a young woman who thought she lost her fiancée in the war, only to learn he is alive and that moving on with her life should of taken more time. I like Sarah and Rand, and the villain is quite despicable. It will be interesting to see how the story plays out!
I received this book from Lit fuse in exchange for my honest review.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday Favorites
It's been a while since I posted some of my favorites! Life has been incredibly busy lately, between work, chasing a toddler, and trying to get our garden ready for planting. We have put in quite a few cold hardy plants already (brassicas, onions, lettuce). I'm hopeful that our excitement about the garden will continue and spill over into making sure the weeds aren't too much of a competition for the plants!
But I digress.
Here are a couple of my recent favorites!
1. Beauty: Redeemed
Some of you may have noticed, right under my banner, that there is now a page for Beauty: Redeemed. If you would like to know more about my new business venture, then please check it out! We just went live on our Etsy shop, which is exciting! It has been such a fun adventure to make doll clothes for the Bratz and Moxie dolls that my SIL is redoing to resemble little girls. I have heard so many mothers talk about not wanting their daughters to play with Barbie dolls, due to the unrealistic image they project. I fully agree, and think that these dolls are a wonderful substitute to Barbies! Not to mention, they are a blast to design.;)
2. A Sparrow in Terezin
One of my very favorite authors came out with her second book recently, and I had the privilege of getting a review copy. I couldn't put it down! My review will come out in early April, but I just had to put a plug in for it. You need to read this series!;)
But I digress.
Here are a couple of my recent favorites!
1. Beauty: Redeemed
Some of you may have noticed, right under my banner, that there is now a page for Beauty: Redeemed. If you would like to know more about my new business venture, then please check it out! We just went live on our Etsy shop, which is exciting! It has been such a fun adventure to make doll clothes for the Bratz and Moxie dolls that my SIL is redoing to resemble little girls. I have heard so many mothers talk about not wanting their daughters to play with Barbie dolls, due to the unrealistic image they project. I fully agree, and think that these dolls are a wonderful substitute to Barbies! Not to mention, they are a blast to design.;)
2. A Sparrow in Terezin
One of my very favorite authors came out with her second book recently, and I had the privilege of getting a review copy. I couldn't put it down! My review will come out in early April, but I just had to put a plug in for it. You need to read this series!;)
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Wood's Edge
At the wood’s edge cultures collide. Can two families survive the impact?
The 1757 New York frontier is home to the Oneida tribe and to British colonists, yet their feet rarely walk the same paths.
On the day Fort William Henry falls, Major Reginald Aubrey is beside himself with grief. His son, born that day, has died in the arms of his sleeping wife. When Reginald comes across an Oneida mother with newborn twins, one white, one brown, he makes a choice that will haunt the lives of all involved. He steals the white baby and leaves his own child behind. Reginald’s wife and foundling daughter, Anna, never suspect the truth about the boy they call William, but Reginald is wracked by regret that only intensifies with time, as his secret spreads its devastating ripples.
When the long buried truth comes to light, can an unlikely friendship forged at the wood’s edge provide a way forward? For a father tormented by fear of judgment, another by lust for vengeance. For a mother still grieving her lost child. For a brother who feels his twin’s absence, another unaware of his twin’s existence. And for Anna, who loves them both—Two Hawks, the mysterious Oneida boy she meets in secret, and William, her brother. As paths long divided collide, how will God direct the feet of those who follow Him?
My thoughts: I have enjoyed Lori Benton's first two novels, since they are rich in history and she does a wonderful job of not sugar coating history (while also not making her stories unnecessarily gritty). She does a wonderful job of walking that fine line, which I appreciate in a Christian author who writes historical novels.
So, I was thrilled to review this story from Blogging for Books, since the other two were so fabulous. It didn't disappoint! Her characters are well written, and the story gives you tons of new facts on what it was like to live back then. I like that she writes about a period in history that I haven't read a whole lot on!
If you are looking for an engaging historical novel, then I highly recommend this story! Even if you aren't into history, her stories are hard to put down.
I received this book in exchange for my review from Blogging for Books.
The 1757 New York frontier is home to the Oneida tribe and to British colonists, yet their feet rarely walk the same paths.
On the day Fort William Henry falls, Major Reginald Aubrey is beside himself with grief. His son, born that day, has died in the arms of his sleeping wife. When Reginald comes across an Oneida mother with newborn twins, one white, one brown, he makes a choice that will haunt the lives of all involved. He steals the white baby and leaves his own child behind. Reginald’s wife and foundling daughter, Anna, never suspect the truth about the boy they call William, but Reginald is wracked by regret that only intensifies with time, as his secret spreads its devastating ripples.
When the long buried truth comes to light, can an unlikely friendship forged at the wood’s edge provide a way forward? For a father tormented by fear of judgment, another by lust for vengeance. For a mother still grieving her lost child. For a brother who feels his twin’s absence, another unaware of his twin’s existence. And for Anna, who loves them both—Two Hawks, the mysterious Oneida boy she meets in secret, and William, her brother. As paths long divided collide, how will God direct the feet of those who follow Him?
My thoughts: I have enjoyed Lori Benton's first two novels, since they are rich in history and she does a wonderful job of not sugar coating history (while also not making her stories unnecessarily gritty). She does a wonderful job of walking that fine line, which I appreciate in a Christian author who writes historical novels.
So, I was thrilled to review this story from Blogging for Books, since the other two were so fabulous. It didn't disappoint! Her characters are well written, and the story gives you tons of new facts on what it was like to live back then. I like that she writes about a period in history that I haven't read a whole lot on!
If you are looking for an engaging historical novel, then I highly recommend this story! Even if you aren't into history, her stories are hard to put down.
I received this book in exchange for my review from Blogging for Books.
The Quantum Deception
What starts out as a calm night in Salt Lake City turns into chaos when a passenger plane crashes into the mountains. When reformed cyber hacker Tanner Stone links the accident to an ingenious Chinese computer virus, it’s up to him to prevent it from destroying the financial data of everyone in America! Thrilling, explosive, and packed with twists, this book changes everything you know about Internet security.
My thoughts: This is the first book that I have read by Denver Acey, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to say, this one is quite a fun, thrilling read! It educates people on the very real threat of cyber theft, while telling an engaging story. I have read that this book is kind of a repeat of one of his other titles, but since I haven't read the other books he has written, I wasn't disappointed with the story! It has some delightful twists and turns to it and the characters are engaging. Two thumbs up!
I received this book from Cedar Fort in exchange for my honest review.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Take Ten
This week's Top Ten meme has to do with the top ten childhood favorites that I would like to reread. This one should be fairly easy, since I have already been thinking about what books I hope to read with my daughter.;)
1. An Old Fashioned Girl
2. Chronicles of Narnia
3. Eight Cousins
4. Rose in Bloom
5. The American Girl books
6. Little Women
7. Little House on the Prairie (the whole series)
8. The Witch of Blackbird Pond
9. All of A Kind Family
10.
This list is a fun place to get ideas!
The Single Dad Detour
Conventional wisdom holds that fathers have few parenting skills and that mothers always know best. The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of humor or pity. Where does that leave real single dads? Too often, it makes them susceptible to overcompensation or apathy.
Tez Brooks knows those feelings all too well. He’s traveled that road with his own children after an unexpected divorce. The Single Dad Detour is the result of his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. It’s a guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who’ve survived parenting and have hope to offer.
There are no unreachable requirements for perfect fatherhood here and no twisty theological mysteries—just authentic, down-to-earth wisdom from one dad to another.
My thoughts: I think this book is a much needed resource! Tez Brooks has been there when it comes to being a single dad, so this book is just what I would recommend to a man who has recently become a single dad. I love all the resources that he has in the book, from articles and radio sermons to his own personal stories. His humor was very refreshing, and I think that this book will be an encouragement to single dad's every where.
I received this book from Litfuse in exchange for my honest review.
Tez Brooks knows those feelings all too well. He’s traveled that road with his own children after an unexpected divorce. The Single Dad Detour is the result of his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. It’s a guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who’ve survived parenting and have hope to offer.
There are no unreachable requirements for perfect fatherhood here and no twisty theological mysteries—just authentic, down-to-earth wisdom from one dad to another.
My thoughts: I think this book is a much needed resource! Tez Brooks has been there when it comes to being a single dad, so this book is just what I would recommend to a man who has recently become a single dad. I love all the resources that he has in the book, from articles and radio sermons to his own personal stories. His humor was very refreshing, and I think that this book will be an encouragement to single dad's every where.
I received this book from Litfuse in exchange for my honest review.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Summer Campaign
Miss Onyx Hamilton is about to make what everyone agrees is a perfect marriage-until handsome Major Jack Beresford comes galloping into her life. But with his fortune and connections, Onyx knows he'd never ask for her hand, would he? New and longtime fans alike will relish this delightful romance from Carla Kelly. Charming, sweet, and full of fun, it's simply impossible to stop reading.
My thoughts: I enjoy a good Regency style story every now and again, so I was more than happy to review this title by Carla Kelly gor Cedar Fort.
The story is a lovely one about a young woman who thinks she is making a good match based on what is expected of her. When the chance to actually make a happy match where she can be herself comes up, she must decide if she is willing to take the risksin order to reach for her dreams.
This is a sweet story with likable characters, though I had a harder time liking some of them (like Onyx's mother!). If you enjoy Regency novels, be sure to check this one out!
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