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Synopsis:~

In light of her father’s death, Mariah Malone sends a letter that will forever alter the lives of her family. When Slade Donovan, strong willed and eager for vengeance, shows up on her front porch, Mariah is not ready to hear his truths: her father’s farm, the only home she’s ever known, was bought with stolen gold. With Slade ready to collect his father’s rightful claim and force Mariah and her family out on the streets, Mariah must turn to God for guidance. Though Mr. Frederick Cooper, a local landowner, promises to answer her financial woes if she agrees …

Late 2013 releases from Bethany House

With each of these posts I think I am becoming more and more particular with cover art I prefer and art that just doesn’t appeal to me…sigh! I’m afraid I’m not particularly partial to a lot of these covers but it won’t stop me reading the stories! By the way, I’ll add Todd’s cover when it becomes available.

So, which ones catch my eye ~ Chasing Hope and An Elegant Solution ~ they’re something a bit different than the same old same old which I see with most of these covers. I’ve never been a fan of the current style …

Character Spotlight ~ Jeanette Windle’s Robin & Michael

Meet a Marine and a doctor in

Jeanette Windle’s

international suspense novel

Congo Dawn

Tyndale House

The Story

While former Marine lieutenant Robin Duncan is no stranger to corruption or conspiracy, she has always been able to tell the good guys from the bad, and the Congo jungle at first seems no different. But as her security team tries to track down an insurgent killer, Robin has to face a man who broke her trust years ago, and she discovers the gray areas extend farther in this jungle wilderness than she anticipated.

A ruthless global conspiracy begins to surface, run …

Picture Perfect by Janice Thompson

Synopsis:~

Feisty wedding photographer Hannah McDermott has dealt with her share of difficult brides. But none can compare to the ultimate Bridezilla she’s dealing with now. Still, she’s trying desperately to impress Bella Neeley, Galveston Island’s most sought-after wedding planner, so she can take the top spot in Bella’s list of recommended photographers–a spot currently occupied by her arch-rival, Drew Kincaid. What she doesn’t count on, however, is falling head over heels for the competition.

My take:~

You’ve gotta love a Janice Thompson book ~ guaranteed feel good reading, fun and quirky characters, lots of laughs and joyful moments. Picture …

Character Spotlight ~ Colleen Coble’s Margaret O’Brien

Meet the lovely Margaret in

Colleen Coble’s

historical romance

Safe in His Arms

Thomas Nelson

The Story

Sometimes it takes a stranger to see you as you really are.

Born and raised on sprawling Texas land, Margaret O’Brien prides herself on her competence as a rancher. But her father believes she’s made for more than just dawn-to-dusk work. He wants her to have the love of a good man, to raise children, to build a life. But Margaret gave up such dreams years ago. She’s convinced no man would have her, that the ranch is her life now.

So when …

Character Spotlight ~ Kathleen Y’Barbo’s Flora & Lucas with giveaway

Meet Flora & Lucas from

Kathleen Y’Barbo’s

historical romantic comedy

Flora’s Wish

Harvest House

The Story

May 1887—Flora Brimm is determined the fifth time is the charm. Back home she has a reputation as “Fatal Flora,” a woman whose previous four fiancés died in untimely accidents. Flora is desperate to marry, because producing an heir is the only way she can keep her family’s estate. She’s confident this visit to Eureka Springs with her grandmother will help her land a husband.

Pinkerton detective Lucas McMinn is hot on the trail of Will Tucker, the thief who broke his sister’s heart. …