The Southern Belle Brides By Lauralee Bliss, Ramona Cecil, Dianne Christner, Lynn A. Coleman, Patty Smith Hall, Grace Hitchcock, Connie Stevens.

What an enjoyable group of women. Each with a different story, but all searching for something true and blessed.  From a Southern War survivor, cheated by a bank, trying her best to keep it together, to a servant girl, trying her best to impersonate he employers runaway daughter and make a good impression on a prospective suitor.
I especially enjoy seeing God's hand in every story, something that is not always the case in our own world.
A thoroughly enjoyable read!

Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

Hanna was just a little girl, right?  Little girls loved their Mommies, right? But she still wouldn't talk. Six years old and still not talking. She could read and write, do arithmetic, but had already been kicked out of two schools for behaviors that  Alex won't believe she does. Suzette only knows her daughter hates her. Her husband refuses to see it, because she is always loving to him. She never misbehaves when he's around. What can she do? Will he ever see what's wrong with Hanna? An edge of your seat story, dark and twisted in the midst of everyday suburban life. Don't read this one in bed!

The Fashion Designer by Nancy Moser

Annie is taking some really big steps forward in her life, trusting that the Lord will lead her.

After being spared from the wreck of the Titanic by circumstance, Annie finds herself on the verge of a new business and a new family.

Neither will be easy. Birthing a business is fraught with decisions, that will have an effect everything moving forward. 

It was a delight to follow Annie on her journey, sharing every struggle, indecision, and finally, resolve.

A great series chapter or stand alone .

Three Shoeboxes by Steven Manchester

Steven Manchester does it again! He takes us into the mind of Mac, a Husband, Father, a Man who has everything, or so it seems.

One small thing, driving by a bad car accident, changes his life in ways he could never imagine, or it seems, understand.

A chilling look into what it feels like to suffer from PTSD. How it effects him, his family, every part of his life.

Sad and touching, we watch as his entire life falls to pieces. wishing there was something you could do, and finally, seeing a glimmer of hope. 

Not an easy read, but one well worth the pain.

The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep

Mercy was called a "Half Breed" by strangers, but those who knew her were fiercely respectful and loyal, sure of her skills . Matthew Prinn , a ranger had been her partner for three years. He respected her more than most men he knew, but he knew her temper and fierce determination could be her downfall. An assignment had her pretending to be wed to Elias Dubois, a French traitor. 

Sent on a dangerous mission, could they succeed? What would she see in the traitor, DuBois?

Michelle Griep has crafted a story of the French and Indian war, that will keep you on your toes in it's twists and turns. Satisfying and intense, it is a pleasurable read!

Twenty-One Days by Anne Perry

Daniel Pitt didn't want to take this case, but his father has specifically asked him to. So, he started asking questions, thrusting him into a web of dubious ideas, strange, but true circumstances and even more astonishing conclusions.

Having been a fan of Anne Perry for many years, I was interested to see the children of her original characters taking up the endeavours of their parents. But this is also an excellent stand alone story, on it's own merits! 

Song of the Deep by Brian Hastings

What a great fantasy! Merryn's world is rich with details that bring it to life, whole and vibrant!The book has a great, rich vocabulary that will enrich the readers as well. Destined to be a classic.