The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz

Travel back in time to the 1700s in this gripping historical fiction by Laura Frantz. This inspirational read will be sure to capture your attention. Main character Lady Elisabeth Lawson is the perfect leading lady, and readers will feel an instant connection with her. Her story of family betrayal, love in the time of war, and struggle for survival will be one that historical fiction readers are sure to enjoy. Laura Frantz does an excellent job with her research as well as her descriptive writing. Thank you so much to the author and publisher for the chance to read and review this book! These opinions are all my own.

Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin

Some books are good. Some books are bad. Some books are just okay, and some books can be labeled as a masterpiece. This book is a masterpiece. Beauty flows within this book from the cover to the last line. This story is one that will stay with you long after you close its pages. I usually write a summary with my reviews, but this book will speak for itself once you open it. Just take my advice and read it! And if you are new to this author like I was, go ahead and add all of her titles to your TBR because you will want to read more! Thank you so much to the author and publisher for the chance to read and review this book. These opinions are all my own.

In the Shadow of the River by Ann H. Gabhart

Come aboard for the adventure of a lifetime in a thrilling showboat story that will leave you breathless. Young Jacci is only five years old when she and her mother are attacked by a stranger in the shadows. Jacci is forced to protect her mother in a way that a young child should never have to. In desperation, Jacci and her mother escape to their family's arms on a showboat full of rising stars. Jacci's mother will have to fight for her life to survive, and Jacci will have to learn to adapt to her new life in the spotlight. The author has done such an excellent job writing this exciting historical romance. The mysteries continue building until the final pages, and the ending does not disappoint. I also loved the inspiration woven throughout and the willingness of the characters to offer forgiveness where it is due. I would love for the story to pick up where it left off as I had become very invested in the characters and their lives. I appreciate the chance to read and review this book. These opinions are all my own.

Her Secret Hope by Shelley Shepard Gray

Her Secret Hope is the third book in the A Season in Pinecraft series. This book focuses on Lilly Kurtz and her move to Pinecraft. Lilly is hoping for a fresh start, and she finds it as a maid at the Marigold Inn in Pinecraft. Her job starts out well, but it doesn't come without problems. Lilly also has a chance meeting with a handsome stranger named Eddie Byler who surprisingly has connections to her hometown. Lilly will have to learn to make her way in life and grow through the joy, as well as the struggles that come her way. As compared to the earliest book in this series, Her Secret Hope kind of missed the mark for me. I couldn't relate to the characters and didn't feel like some of the situations in the book were very realistic. Lilly's decisions were often spontaneous and not well thought through, and I just didnt feel like I could relate. I also felt like the book kind of dragged on at times. Nevertheless, even though this book wasn't for me, I appreciate the chance to read and review this book! These opinions are all my own.

The Secret to Happiness by Suzanne Woods Fisher

I enjoyed this sweet treat of a read by one of my favorite authors, Suzanne Woods Fisher. Seriously, who doesn't love a book about ice cream!? Readers will be swept away to beautiful Cape Cod as main character, Callie Dixon, attempts to refresh her life in, you guessed it, an ice cream shop. Callie wasn't planning to start over in an ice cream shop, and she also wasn't expecting to find the key to happiness. But as we all know...life doesn't always go as planned. The Secret to Happiness is the perfect cozy read and a great one to pack in your suitcase on your next vacay. 4 star read for me! Thank you so much to the author and publisher for the chance to read and review this book. These opinions are all my own.

Her Heart’s Desire by Shelley Shepard Gray

Her Heart's Desire is the first book in the A Season in Pinecraft series by Shelley Shepard Gray. Readers will go on an adventure with Mary Margaret Miller as she takes a spontaneous trip from her Amish hometown in Trail, Ohio to sunny Pinecraft, Florida. Mary Margaret's trip starts out a little rocky, but not without blessings in disguise. Two of those blessings turn out to be Mary Margaret's surprise travel companions, Betsy and Lily. The girls quickly become friends and look forward to having an amazing vacation together. Fun will be had, lessons will be learned, and lives will be changed forever on this trip of a lifetime. Amish fiction readers will enjoy the first book in this fresh new series by bestselling author, Shelley Shepard Gray. It is a refreshing and inspiring read, and the clean content is very much appreciated. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next books in the series. This was a 4 star read for me! Thank you so much to the author and publisher for the chance to read and review this book. These thoughts and opinions are all my own.

Letters from My Sister by Valerie Fraser Luesse

Letters from My Sister is an historical fiction book that takes place in Alabama. The setting is vivid to the reader as it is excellently described by the author. I really appreciate this author's talent for descriptive writing. I usually gravitate toward writing like this and recognize the talent it takes to bring a story to life between the pages. However, I felt like it took me awhile to really get interested in this particular storyline, and I felt like the book in its entirety moved along at a slow pace. I also never really established a connection with the characters and didn't care for the plot patterns of "seers" and people who could see visions. Nevertheless, the author's talent is evident, and I appreciate the chance to read this book, even though it wasn't a perfect match for me. Thanks so much to the author and publisher for the chance to read and review this book! These opinions are all my own.