What I love about Liz Johnson’s work is the way her flow of words brings you along so effortlessly that suddenly you’re halfway through the book and not quite sure how you got there – but you know you enjoyed every second of the journey. A Dazzle of Diamonds is part of the author’s Georgia…
Turning Home is an introspective inspirational romance with the intriguing premise of a heroine who leaves behind the conveniences of the modern world when she falls in love with an Amish man. Unfortunately, the execution of this fascinating storyline leaves a lot to be desired. Julia Durant ostensibly came to Tompkin’s Mill, MO to visit…
I had not read Vanessa Miller’s work before, and just happened to pick up Forever, her fiftieth book and a significant milestone for any author. Forever also serves as the first installment of her new Let’s Stay Together series. I was pleased to find a smooth read with a story full of a traditional Christian…
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a novel with layers of rich historical detail, espionage, and a poignant love story so deftly intertwined. The London Restoration brings post-World War II London to life in a book that deserves a long, slow read so the reader can soak up every nuance. Theirs was a…
Nothing’s more disappointing than a story where the author sets up a tough situation that will keep the characters apart for good, then provides a deus ex machina so that they get together. This may fit the definition of romance, but it doesn’t result in a wonderful read, and sadly, A Bride for the Season,…
Every time I pick up a new book by Jennifer Delamere, I find that her storytelling has gotten better. Her newest book, Line by Line, is no different. The novel is the first in a new series, Love Along the Wires, about three friends in 1880s London trying to succeed in business and in love….
A Springtime Heart is a perfectly sweet romance between two former ‘wild children’ trying to fit back in with the culture of their native communities. The only thing that really holds it back is occasionally dull narrative voice, which often comes off as pedestrian. The once-rebellious Dorcas Beiler has settled in to life as a…
Lately, I’ve been in a Carolina mood and picked up Carolina Breeze, a novel set in the fictional town of Bluebell surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Carolina Breeze is the second book of the author’s Bluebell Inn Romance trilogy and offers a gentle romance while following the love story first introduced in…
A solid step up from Bethany Turner’s previous novel, Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish is a fine contemporary romance about two chefs with clashing personalities who find love. The titular Hadley Beckett is a wiz in the kitchen. With two Michelin stars to her name, she’s sugar sweet and southern charm, inspiring waves of followers who…
This is a note from Maggie who originally reviewed this book. AAR has made the decision to replace her review with this update. This book originally appeared on my shelves with a B+ rating. Because that endorsement linked back to the website I review for, I’ve pulled it. I in no way want my…