Category: Historical

BOOK REVIEW | Unbridled Dreams

UNBRIDLED DREAMS by Stephanie Grace Whitson Irma Friedrich has been born in an influential and rich family, but in spite of having all the material comforts she ever wanted, she’s miserable. She wants to stay on her uncle’s ranch and work round-ups and practice trick-riding. Ever since Irma has met Buffalo Bill Cody, and he [...]

BOOK REVIEW | The Apothecary's Daughter

The Apothecary’s Daughter by Julie Klassen Another incredible piece of historical fiction with strong characters from second published author Julie Klassen. Without a doubt, Klassen is on my favorite author’s list. Both Lady of Milkweed Manor (her first book) and The Apothecary’s Daughter were so enjoyable. Each chapter starts with a quote of various pharmaceutical [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Dangerous Heart

Dangerous Heart by Tracey Bateman In this culmination of her Westward Hearts series Tracey brings us Ginger’s story. Raised by her outlaw father with no other women in her life she’s a bit rough around the edges. When her older brother who she adores is injured in the midst of a stage hold-up she begs [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Gingham Mountain

Gingham Mountain (Lassoed in Texas, #3) by Mary Connealy Wow! This is the best from Mary Connealy yet, and quite possibly the best book I have ever read (under 300 pages). You have to understand… This is one of those books that you read when you have some time by yourself. First off is the [...]

BOOK REVIEW | The Jewel of Gresham Green

THE JEWEL OF GRESHAM GREEN by Lawana Blackwell Jewel Libby feels unsafe in her boarding house. The man in charge of collecting the rent has made sexual advances on both Jewel, and her young daughter, Becky. Forced to chose between protecting her daughter and losing her job, Jewel goes to the police, but finds that [...]

BOOK REVIEW | A Promise to Believe In

A Promise to Believe In (Book Brides of Gallatin) by Tracie Peterson Absolutely the very best that I have read from Tracie Peterson so far. "A Promise to Believe In" is creative, moving, funny, adventurous, and endearing. I just loved it. It had all of the elements that I have come to love of historical [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Beloved Captive

Beloved Captive by Kathleen Y’Barbo As my first book that I have read by Kathleen Y’Barbo I am quite the fan. From several author buddies, Kathleen’s books have been recommended and she has been called a great friend so I was excited when I was given the chance to review "Beloved Captive," the second book [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Deep in the Heart of Trouble

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TROUBLE by Deeanne Gist Tony Morgan expects to inherit one of his father’s businesses when his father passes. What he doesn’t expect is to find that his older half-brother inherits everything, and Tony has been disowned, and his younger sister has been promised to a man old enough to be [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Yuletide Treasure

YULETIDE TREASURE by Lauraine Snelling and Jillian Hart The Finest Gift by Lauraine Snelling. Arley Hoople doesn’t dream of romance. After all, even if a suitor did come calling, he’d have to get past her overbearing grandmother first. Not many men are that brave. So, when Arley falls and breaks her grandmother’s favorite nutcracker, she [...]

BOOK REVIEW | Until We Reach Home

Until We Reach Home by Lynn Austin Lynn Austin has won a well deserved ranking among my favorites which is even harder to do being a historical author because I read so many of them. This is only the third of her books I’ve had the pleasure of reading but it only cements her spot [...]