Review: The Girl from Tomorrow's Town by:N Musch

 

About the Book:

 Past and Present Collide on the Railway
 
When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.

Lily Mae Dodge flees Wyoming by night to find her mother, who sent her west on an orphan train ten years ago. After she's arrested in Chicago, help comes from a man with a rare vision impairment whom she only just met on a train. Francis Basnett is a roustabout for the famous Hagenbeck-Wallace circus, where he helps Lily gain employment. Their friendship grows into more, and it seems Lily is closer than ever to finding her mother. . .until the night a rogue troop train slams into the stalled circus train, killing dozens and splintering hope.
 
More from the Enduring Hope
The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey
The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly J. Goshorn
The Caregiver at Wounded Knee by Debby Lee

My Review: 

Y'all! I just don't trust this people affiliated with the circus back then. So I'm already on high alert when this Francis Basnett enters the picture. I just feel like he will lead Lily Mae in the wrong direction. 

 So back in the day shortly after the Civil War era there were traveling circus' that real hired just anyone off the street so Lily was guaranteed a job by this Francis person. But trains were also robbed during this time quite a bit. So Lily finds herself in a precarious situation before she ever gets to her stop.

 I'm a girls girl so I'm always cheering girls on. Anytime we can succeed without failing I'm all over it. This series has been phenomenal in that it shows us overcoming so much. 

**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own. 

  

Review: Not Precisely Mr Knightley by:C Miller

 

About the Book:

 Can the Matchmaker Find True Love?
Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who codesigned the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ's head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul. But Jordan's feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen's chastised Emma--only without her Mr. Knightley.
Don't miss book 1 in The Silver Teapot series, Not Exactly Mr. Darcy

My Review: 

 So this series has got me, y'all! Literally, got a hold on me. You have to read this series. So sweet and darlin'. I love it so much! So excited for the next book in the series. Okay let's get into this review. Just want to say the book covers are spot on. Okay, lets get into it.

 EJ and her besty Jordan designed a dating app called Dream Match. EJ meanwhile starts dating Eric and Jordan being her best friend knows a thing or two about him. He is all about protecting his best friend. He has to get through to her, no matter what. So as things twist and turn will EJ and Jordan be able to fix this between them? Its a page turner and leaves you wanting more.

 **Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge from the publisher. All opinions are my own. 

  

Review: A Heart on Consignment by:M Steele

 

About the Book:

 Love Is Not for Sale
 
Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
 
Despite knowing her parents are getting desperate for their only child to marry and give them grandchildren, Salina Stoltzfus is weary of seeking the perfect match. Every time she thinks she has found “the one,” he marries another.
 
The best way to forget you are the last woman any man in Havenlee, Indiana, wants to hitch his buggy too is to find something passionate to focus on. When the area is overrun with donations after a tragic storm, Salina suggests opening a consignment shop. The deacon supports the idea and offers his visiting nephew to help set things up.
 
After the embarrassment of having his fiancée call off their wedding, Seth Weaver takes his mother’s advice to leave Kentucky to stay with his uncle for a while. Unfortunately, Seth knows nothing about building furniture in his uncle’s factory, which is the only reason he agrees to help ready the consignment shop next door—not because of the little chatterbox working inside.
 
When Salina’s parents are caught meddling in her love life, she comes up with a crazy idea that might gain her some time and space. Could it be the road to happiness is paved with good intentions and epic fails—until we cross paths when the one made especially for us?

My Review: 

 I know from experience that waiting for your child to find "the one" can be heart wrenching. Mostly because they are heart broken over not finding their person when they think they should and kissing all the toads leading up to the right one. Salina is getting tired of waiting for that person. She knows her parents worry that she'll never provide them with a grandchild but she has grown very weary that she will ever find that person.

 So she sets to work to keep her mind, heart, and soul occupied. Salina feels that her community's recent tragedy will help her greatly and the community, overall. She opens a consignment shop and this little shop helps Seth get out of working with is uncle. 

 The two of them embark on something that may be set in the stars and point them both in the right direction once and for all.

**Disclosure**This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own. 

Review: The Beginner's Quilt by:W Brunstetter

 

About the Book:

 A Lifelong Love for Quilting Starts in 1967, Arthur, Illinois

Despite the best efforts of Emma Bontrager’s mother, Emma hasn’t learned much of anything that will prepare her to be an Amish wife. Therefore, she’s sent to Arthur, Illinois, to be taught by her paternal grandmother. Though she would rather be fishing, hiking, or playing baseball, Emma finally listens to her grandmother and even finds she enjoys working on a Tree of Life quilt. Having met a nice young man, she now feels more prepared for marriage. But rumors swirl around his character, and it looks like she’ll be returning to Indiana with a broken heart. Even so, her time in Illinois has ignited a new passion for quilting that will last for years.

- A stand-alone prequel to The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club and Half-Stitched, the musical.

 

My Review: 

 What do you do when you arent like the other Amish women in your community? You dont like to cook, clean or sew. So Emma's mother is at her wits end and sends Emma to her grandmother to be put under her charge and to hopefully learn some things so that she can eventually marry and be a good Amish wife.

 Emma endures the long hours of quilting but she finally discovers she actually likes it. Its not long before a young man notices Emma. But the talk around town isnt so favorable and she is afraid that this is just another missed opportunity for marriage.  

 Ivan hasnt made the best of life and the opportunities he has had but he is trying to turn his life around. If only other people would see that. He really enjoys Emma's company. Could she be the one his heart desires?

This was a really great story and Im excited to see where it leads.

**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own. 

Review: The Bird of Bedford Manor by:M Griep

 

About the Book:

 Bedfordshire, England, 1820: Ruined by the sins of her father, Juliet Finch is cast into a life of self-reliance. Survival is a harsh taskmaster, but she is a quick learner and excels at tracking and snaring wild game to feed herself. Juliet embraces her new identity until the day Henry Russell catches her poaching on his land—a crime punishable by death. Henry, however, has other offenses on his namely, the troublesome stalker who’s making a misery of his sister’s life. To try to put a stop to her torment, Henry charges Juliet with tracking the elusive villain so he can be brought to justice. Using her skills, Juliet hunts down the rogue. . .but may just become the prey herself.
 

My Review: 

 Poor Juliet, she is thrown into a way of life that she never saw coming but due to her fathers unspeakable sins--here she is. I was actually quite surprised that she learned survival techniques so quickly. But when you have it thrust upon you, what choice did she really have? Shes doing really well in her newly found activities when she is spotted where she shouldnt be. Then it all goes downhill from there or does it?

 So Henry Russell, is the owner to the property that she is "poaching". But instead of having her killed as a punishment, he wants to make a deal. But honestly, can she really trust this guy? 

**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are mine. 

Review: Plain Jane's Secret Admirer by:A Blackburne

 

About the Book:

 Full of faith, hope, and romance, this series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.
 
Sweet, shy, and devoted Amish woman, Jane Bontrager secretly hates her childhood nickname of Plain Jane. She doesn’t know who started the ugly name back in her school days, but she can never forget how it has long made her feel.
 
Jane has a huge crush on Amish buggy maker Samuel Mast, but they are both so shy they are more likely to turn old and gray alone than to ever get together—especially since Samuel holds a secret or two of his own.
 
What can bridge the gap between two young people who both deserve love and happiness?

My Review: 

 First of all, cat mom here. I love cats! So I was immediately drawn into Jane's story based on that alone. The front cover is definitely working for me.  The other thought while enjoying this story is why do kids have to be so mean? Poor Jane has always been a shy girl. In school she had pinned a nickname or should I say it was pinned to her. Ever since then she struggles to fit in anywhere. Being shy doesn't help either. 

 I love the unassuming way of Jane. I didn't really care for Sam but I do like his interactions with Jane. I also loved Eliza and Ben. They are a really great add to the story. 

 Sometimes love and romance doesn't fit inside a box. It may look different than expected and that's okay. 

This story is a really good one and it captured my attention right away. Perfect by the fire kind of story. 

**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own. 

  

Review: Not Exactly Mr Darcy by:C Miller

 

About the Book:

 Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances

When history-loving Olivia Bennett’s teaching contract isn’t renewed, she is considered her family’s logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall—one of England’s great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book. Little does she know that behind Liam Browne’s brusque exterior is both a family tragedy and a legacy that demands truth and honor, creating a crisis that only Liv’s vivacious determination can resolve. Along the way, she may just learn that appearances count for naught. . .and that love can be found in unexpected ways.

 

My Review: 

 There are just so many aspects to this story that's just darling. I like the book cover that's what initially drew me to the book, in the first place. The setting is based in England and the way that its described sounds so heavenly. I just love English gardens and the like. Just beautiful! 

 Olivia is a precious character that has such a sweet spirit about her. She soon realize that this garden has many things that surround it that is different than just an ordinary garden restoration. Seasons change and bring new people into our lives that can and will most literally upset and upend our thoughts and change the direction of our lives. Olivia's learned that when she met Liam Browne.

 Are you a fan of Jane Austen? Well if not you will be. This story is so reminiscent of her writings and it shows through every fiber of this endearing story. 

**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.