Title: Lasting Ever Author: Rebecca St. James & Cubbie Fink Genre: Memoir, Christian Plot: Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie (short for cub, like bear cub the book explains it) Fink tell about how their faith affected their childhoods. They talked about their music careers. Even though they had their faith, they had fearsContinue reading “Lasting Ever – Rebecca St. James & Cubbie Fink”
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Once a Queen – Sarah Arthur
Title: Once a Queen Author: Sarah Arthur Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Plot: Eva Joyce is a teenager who gets to spend the summer at her grandmother’s English manor. It’s a very sudden invite from her grandmother as Eva’s never talked to her or received a letter or card. Her mother hardly talks about her momContinue reading “Once a Queen – Sarah Arthur”
The Mark of the King – Jocelyn Green
Title: The Mark of the King Author: Jocelyn Green Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Julianne Chevelier is a midwife in 1720 Paris, France. She’s accused and branded a murderer after one of her mothers dies in childbirth. Soon after she’s imprisoned, the king calls for people willing to help colonize Louisiana. They’re promised a good life.Continue reading “The Mark of the King – Jocelyn Green”
The Vanishing at Castle Moreau – Jamie Jo Wright
Title: The Vanishing at Castle Moreau Author: Jamie Jo Wright Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Cleo is trying to run away from her past. She’s taken a job at Castle Moreau in Needle Point, Wisconsin. The owner, Deacon Tremblay, is paying her in cash in order to help keep everything anonymous as they both needContinue reading “The Vanishing at Castle Moreau – Jamie Jo Wright”
Where Fire Falls – Karen Barnett
Title: Where Fire Falls Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Olivia Rutherford is a watercolor painter. She’s determined to hide her humble past. When her manager, Frank, secures her a job painting in Yosemite, she can’t pass it up. But it means facing parts of her past she’d rather forget. Clark Johnson is theContinue reading “Where Fire Falls – Karen Barnett”
Darkness Duology – Frank Peretti
Titles: Book 1 – This Present Darkness, Book 2 Piercing the Darkness Author: Frank Peretti Genre: Christian Fiction Plot: 1 – Ashton is a small town with a small problem. There’s a group of people who are trying to take over the town. They’re starting with the small college in Ashton. But the real problemContinue reading “Darkness Duology – Frank Peretti”
Hope and Glory Trilogy – Elizabeth Camden
Titles: Book 1 – The Spice King, Book 2 – A Gilded Lady, Book 3 – The Prince of Spies Author: Elizabeth Camden Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Book 1 – Annabelle Larkin works a junior botanist at the Smithsonian. She’s just moved to DC from Kansas. Her boss wants her to find a way toContinue reading “Hope and Glory Trilogy – Elizabeth Camden”
Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger
Title: Ordinary Grace Author: William Kent Krueger Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Frank is the son of a pastor in the 60’s. He enjoys running around town with his brother. One summer everything changes. Their sister disappears and is found and is found dead. Frank learns how people deal with sudden changes and develops a deeperContinue reading “Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger”
The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett
Title: The Road to Paradise Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Margie has just arrived at Mount Rainer National Park. She’s been assigned to work under Park Ranger Ford Brayden. He’s hesitant to work with Margie because she’s got only book knowledge. But Margie is a quick learner and a good tour guide. ButContinue reading “The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett”
The Watchmaker’s Daughter – Larry Loftis
Title: The Watcher’s Daughter Author: Larry Loftis Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Living Plot: Corrie ten Boom is the daughter of a watchmaker. She dreams of following in her father’s footsteps. As she does, WW2 breaks out. She and her family start hiding Jewish people in the house and shop. But her and her family areContinue reading “The Watchmaker’s Daughter – Larry Loftis”