The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibe

It has been awhile since I have taken the time to read a book, and when I selected this book to read, I was impressed with the cover art. As I took the time to read the back the cover, the story of Catríona Daly, the daughter of a well-known matchmaker who’s job it is, is to find a match for Lord Osborne’s son, Andrew. But as I started reading the book, the story started off with Donal Bunratty,…

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A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson

I was looking forward to reading this book, about Adelaide Smith and her introduction to royal life. Here she is whisked away from her electronic car and her life to an unknown land. She is befriended by Anton who will help her navigate the royal family. This was a hard read for me. Kept waiting to love the characters, but they fell flat. I never found myself eager to finish the story and kept…

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Cowboy Ever After by Jennie Marts

Cowboy Ever After by Jennie Marts

Cowboy Ever After is a very sweet typical Hallmark story, clean and always a happy ending. Kaylee is a romance author who writes about the romance in the west, despite having never been on in the area. Because of that her writing lacks a certain amount of authenticity. Her editor sensing that Kaylee needs to see the west how it really is, sets her up to go to her family’s ranch in Montana. Her…

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In Honor's Defense by Karen Witemeyer

In Honor’s Defense by Karen Witemeyer

I have always enjoyed Karen Witemeyer’s storytelling and this book was no different. Her publishing team always successfully draws me in with the artwork and the blurbs on the back of her books. This story was about Damaris Baxter who in the early days of the 1900s is considered an old maid. But for someone who stays quiet and in the shadows, she’s had no real opportunity to marry. Instead, she…

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When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H. Gabhart

When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H. Gabhart

I have read a few other Ann Gabhart books in the past and haven’t been overtly impressed with her story telling. However, when I selected this book I wasn’t fully aware of that. Despite having any preconceived notions on her writing, I found this book pretty good. It kept my attention and made it hard for me to put down to do other things. The story starts off with Rose in a sanitarium unable to…

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The Lady of Galway Manor by Jennifer Deibel

The Lady of Galway Manor by Jennifer Deibel

It has been a very long time since I’ve posted a book review. For the past four months I have been working third shift for a manufacturing job. This is after quitting my previous 8-5 job to do something more “exciting”. It was exciting, but wasn’t the right fit for me. After my fourth month, I’m returning to my normal 8-5 job and am finding out that my head clears enough for me to read and once…

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Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant

Tacos for Two by Betsy St. Amant

Right off the bat, I was introduced to the two “Love in Chat” messages between Rory and Jude and I thought it was a really cool way to start off the book. Because everyone knows how text messaging goes, it wasn’t hard to stay connected in the messaging. At the beginning of the book I got to understand why Rory had the truck, but it took awhile for me to understand what her previous passion was…

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Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark

Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark

This is my first time reading a book by Ashley Clark. I’ll go ahead and tell you now that this won’t be the last time for me to pick up a book by the author. I absolutely loved this book. To be honest, the one thing I was really sure about was the split time line telling of the story, where we switched from the 1930’s to present day. But with this book, it worked and I completely understood why…

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Nature of a Lady by Roseanna M. White

Nature of a Lady by Roseanna M. White

Over the years I have become a follower of Roseanna and have loved her books. Anytime I see one that comes out, I snatch up the opportunity to read it. The cover art to this book was awesome, and major kudos to the designer to created this cover. As for the book, I enjoyed the overalll premise and plot, but it didn’t feel like the type of book I’ve read of Roseanna in the past. Perhaps it was…

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Once Upon a Royal Summer by Teri Wilson

Once Upon a Royal Summer by Teri Wilson

This book started off with a young woman dressing as a princess in a theme park, bringing joy and excitement to many little girls dreaming to be a princess. While there, she comes upon a young father and daughter, only to discover later that he is royalty!

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A Lady in Attendance by Rachel Fordham

A Lady in Attendance by Rachel Fordham

This is the latest book published for Rachel Fordham by Revell Publishing. The book cover drew me in along with the back synopsis. The story is about Hazel and her quest to land on her feet and clear her name, after spending the last four years in prison. Accused of theft she wanted to clear her name but no one seemed to want to help her, basically her case was closed. In addition, her family…

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South Beach Love by Caridad Piñeiro

South Beach Love by Caridad Piñeiro

In this story by Hallmark Publishing, we have two chefs who are competing against one another for the best quinceañera. Although, when it first started it was merely two chefs creating a meal for their family member’s celebration. It wasn’t until a local reporter started stirring up trouble, to create a competition between the two. We have Tony Sanchez who was originally from Miami, but moved to…

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Blackberry Beach by Irene Hannon

Blackberry Beach by Irene Hannon

I chose this particular book because I liked the synopsis on the back and the cover design drew me into reading it. Because who doesn’t want to dream of the day of being famous. But with fame comes problems, including the need to hide. Which is exactly what happened to Katherine Parker in this book. So intrigued I found myself starting the book with excitement. The town and the people I enjoyed…

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My Dear Miss Dupré by Grace Hitchcock

My Dear Miss Dupré by Grace Hitchcock

So this was my first foray into reading Grace Hitchcok. The story was a premise that intrigued me, because who doesn’t like to imagine living as a princes in the early years of America? Miss Dupré is heir to the sugar empire and unfortunately her father must step down, leaving her in control. However, the board doesn’t like a woman in control and demands that she marry before she can lead. The…

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Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden

Prince of Spies by Elizabeth Camden

The cast in this book were truly likable. It had been awhile since I had read the previous two books, but once I opened the pages I recognized where I was and who I was reading out. Luke, the brother who had been cast into prison in a foreign country. The only characters from the first books that really made an appearance were Luke’s brother and sister, and the great thing about that is that you…

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A Dance in Donegal by Jennifer Diebel

A Dance in Donegal by Jennifer Diebel

First off, I love the cover. It drew me in along with the back cover plot of the book. I was intrigued and wanted to delve into Ireland. I did make the error of reading other authors quotes about the book, and one author said that it would be a book that you’d place alongside Christy. Now the book by Katherine Marshall is one of my all-time favorite books. It is one that I can read at least once…

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Rescuing Harmony Ranch by Jennie Marts

Rescuing Harmony Ranch by Jennie Marts

This was a good story, a true feel-good romance, and as typical with Hallmark, very clean. It’s nice not to have to flip a page and get involved in someone’s romantic fantasy of how the deed should get done. Instead, there is a story with dialogue where you find yourself in Colorado living on a ranch. We join Jocelyn who returns to Harmony Ranch to be with her grandmother who had an accident.…

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