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The second novel of Camden's Hope and Glory series, A Gilded Lady follows Caroline, the younger sister of Gray, the male lead of The Spice King. We met Caroline in the first novel, and her characterization is well-continued here. Especially her loyalty to her brother, Luke. The new addition is Nathaniel. He's been assigned to… Continue reading A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden
The cover alone on this one intrigued me. When I saw that it was a series, I knew I had to give it a shot. I was not disappointed. The male lead, Gray, is one of those characters that I just fall for. He's serious, he's reserved, but there's something underneath that can be drawn… Continue reading The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden
Since high school, I've been drawn to the history of Ancient Egypt. As my faith has grown, the history of the Jewish people has become more important to me. So, this novel, which combines the two, was a no-brainer for me. The detail in the writing is amazing. It draws you into the story without… Continue reading Egypt’s Sister by Angela Hunt
The apostle Paul often spoke of prayer. In the openings of his letters, Paul told his readers how he prayed for them, and asked for prayers in return. Paul's focus on prayer should draw our attention. D. A. Carson lays out several prayers from Paul's letters. He breaks them down to reveal what Paul is… Continue reading Praying with Paul by D. A. Carson
At his mother's request, Sir Bennet returns home to help his family. They are deeply in debt, and their situation has become dangerous as the people they owe threaten to attack and take everything. His mother feels the only way out is for Sir Bennet to marry a wealthy woman. Lady Sabine doesn't consider herself… Continue reading For Love and Honor by Jody Hedlund
Thomas Hunter leads two lives. In one world, he is trying to stop a virus from wiping out civilization. In the other, he is the leader of warriors who protect their people from a fallen enemy. The evidence of a link between these worlds grows, and Thomas must stay alive to change history, or both… Continue reading Red by Ted Dekker
For Cort Stanton and Aubrey Huxley, the Oklahoma Land Run is a chance for freedom. For Aubrey, it's freedom from no-good father. For Cort, it's freedom from a jail cell for a crime he didn't commit. When they try to claim the same piece of land, Cort agrees to let Aubrey have it if she… Continue reading The Outlaw’s Second Chance by Angie Dicken
Bridget O'Sullivan is a twelve-year-old Irish immigrant. In a poor Canadian town, she is often beaten by her father, and bullied by her schoolmate, Victor Harrison. But she dreams of a better life, and runs away just a few years later. When her father dies, Bridget must return to Bleak Landing to claim what's hers.… Continue reading Bleak Landing by Terrie Todd
Members of the Flynn family tend to hold dangerous jobs. All except for Caley. She purposely avoids danger, living her life rescuing and studying turtles instead. When she finds the body of one of her interns on the beach, she fears it's foul play. At the request of Caley's brother, Shepherd Lightman detours from his… Continue reading Deep Waters by Jessica R. Patch
Jessica Bachmann has been on her own for three years. She has a job that she loves, and a boyfriend she cares for. Her life is good enough that she doesn't regret leaving her Amish community, despite the time it took to get over the pain of the separation. Now, after the death of her… Continue reading A Plain Leaving by Leslie Gould
When Mary Wade Kimball stops to help an entangled kitten, she's pulled into the nearby abandoned house. Bound and gagged, she worries she will never escape when the leader of her two assailants returns from the store. When Brett Davis discovers the kidnapped woman, he has a decision to make. He can allow this woman… Continue reading Rescued Hearts by Hope Toler Dougherty
Romulus White has been pursuing Stella West for years. Her artistic talent has made her famous, and Romulus wants her work in his science magazine. Stella, however, has no desire to leave London, where she's made a name for herself. Only the mysterious death of her sister, Gwendolyn, gets her to leave. She travels to… Continue reading From This Moment by Elizabeth Camden
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