I'm apart of several reading and writing groups on Facebook, but recently, someone threw out the question, what books have you read that changed the way you looked at someone or something? I need to add this one to my list. In early 1900s Kansas, Mercy McClain, determined to protect Teaville's children from the bullying … Continue reading Book Review: A Chance at Forever
Now, so this doesn't sound redundant, I have created a page within my website where my favorite books of all time are listed, but I feel as though a post directed at my favorite historical reads would be useful. I only just got back from the Mount Hermon Christian Writers' Conference and I always feel … Continue reading Top 10 Favorite Christian Historical Romances
If you don't already know, Regina Jennings is one of my favorite authors. It all started with A Most Inconvenient Marriage. I can usually count on a good story when I open up one of her books. She's witty, charming and comes up with unusual settings and situations for her characters - bringing everything together into the perfect … Continue reading Book Review: Holding The Fort
I’ll tell you right now - it was the cover that made me want to read it. Oh my word... the colors, the font, the raindrops... GORGEOUS. And the story, a West Virginia coal miner who’s afraid of the dark and a southern belle who wants to change the world? Well, that’s wasn’t exactly a … Continue reading Book Review: The Sound Of Rain
It was about 3am when I finally turned the last page on this one. And as I have said in the past - I'll say it again - read the author's note (pg. 335) first!! I absolutely love these historical notes, they add such a richness to the story before you even begin. Anyways... I … Continue reading Book Review: A Dangerous Legacy
I bought this one a little while ago and I've been meaning to get around to it, however, my reading list has been a bit full. Until last week, when I finally sat down down to binge my way through it. And boy, did I binge. I had heard so many good things about The … Continue reading Book Review: The Lady and the Lionheart
Years ago, when I learned Lauraine Snelling would be at my first writers' conference, I had stars in my eyes. I adored her Blessing books. They never fail to speak to my Scandinavian heart (admittedly, I'm Swedish, but Norway is close enough). Snelling is one of the ladies several of my writing friends and I … Continue reading Book Review: The Promise of Dawn
I've been so excited to bring this one to you all. It has quickly earned a spot among my honorable mentions of historical fiction with its quaint setting, spunky characters and captivating plot. SHE'S OUT OT STEAL HIS NAME, WILL HE STEAL HER HEART INSTEAD? Rosemary Gresham has no family beyond the band of former … Continue reading Book Review: A Name Unknown
I've taken a bit of a diversion in my reading habits lately to catch up on some of my favorite contemporary authors, but I was very excited to jump back into my beloved Victorian Era Romance. When this one popped up, I grabbed for it with both hands. Warm-Hearted Victorian Romance Brings 1880s London to … Continue reading Book Review: The Captain’s Daughter
Several years ago now - wow does time fly - I had the pleasure of meeting Kara Swanson at a writers' conference at Mount Hermon. So when she asked me to help her launch her newest work, a novella called The Girl Who Could See, I couldn't have been more excited. And after finishing my … Continue reading The Girl Who Could See
Emily Bergstrom 