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”
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All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore
Title: All We Were Promised Author: Ashton Lattimore Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Charlotte and Nell are two black women in Philadelphia in 1837. They’re united in their cause for helping others win their freedom. Nell has the means to do so but her parents aren’t as supportive of her ‘radical’ ideas. Charlotte is a recentContinue reading “All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore”
Listen for the Lie – Amy Tintera
Title: Listen for the Lie Author: Amy Tintera Genre: Thriller Plot: Everyone in Plumpton Texas think Lucy Chase killed her best friend Savannah five years ago. But Lucy has no memory of that night and there wasn’t enough evidence to convict her. Five years after Savannah was killed, Lucy’s grandma asks her to come backContinue reading “Listen for the Lie – Amy Tintera”
The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli
Book 2 is available and is called Rebel Witch Title: Book 1 – Heartless Hunter Author: Kristen Ciccarelli Genre: Fantasy Plot: Rune’s world has changed in the last two years since. The witch queens were overthrown and witches (and their sympathizers) are hunted and killed. In order to prove herself in this new world, Rune’sContinue reading “The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli”
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Title: Lessons in Chemistry Author: Bonnie Garmus Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant chemist in the 60’s. She’s never been one to take no for an answer. She knows what she wants out of life. Her main issue is that none of her male colleagues take her or her work seriously. NoContinue reading “Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus”
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto
This is book 1 in the Vera Wong Series. Book 2 is Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Guy) Title: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto Genre: Mystery Plot: Vera Wong runs a tea shop in Chinatown in San Francisco. She’s your stereotypical Asian mom, taking care of herContinue reading “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto”
Remember Me – Mario Escobar
Title: Remember Me Author: Mario Escobar Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Marco Alcalde is a young boy when the Spanish Civil War reaches his home town of Madrid. In desperation, his parents send Marco and his sister to Morelia, Mexico. The Mexican government promises to protect them and the other kids going there. But they’re treatedContinue reading “Remember Me – Mario Escobar”
What Happens Next – Christina Suzann Nelson
Title: What Happens Next Author: Christina Suzann Nelson Genre: Mystery Plot: Faith Fardon is a recently divorced podcaster. Her ex-husband is getting married during the summer in Hawaii. He begs her to let their two daughters come with him all summer. Faith reluctantly lets them go after an old friend asks her to help findContinue reading “What Happens Next – Christina Suzann Nelson”
The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen
Title: The Kingdom of Sweets Author: Erika Johansen Genre: Fantasy Plot: Natasha and Clara are twins born on Christmas Eve. Their godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives Clara the ‘light blessing’ and Natasha the ‘dark blessing.’ Clara grows up beautiful and the center of attention. Natasha grows up plain and a wallflower. Natasha grows jealous of Clara. OneContinue reading “The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen”
Secrets of the Nile 1 – Isabel Ibañez
Book 2 is now available and is called Where the Library Hides. Title: Book 1 – What the River Knows Author: Isabel Ibañez Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Plot: Inez Olivera is the only child of Argentinian Egyptologists during three British occupation of Egypt. Her parents spend half the year finding artifacts with her Uncle Ricardo.Continue reading “Secrets of the Nile 1 – Isabel Ibañez”
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