*Inspirational and clean reads to remember and see
It’s the first Friday of Spring! I hope wherever you are, you are enjoying a little bit of sunshine. And we’re two weeks away from CFRR19!! Are you coming to Rockville, MD in April? I hope to meet you in person if you are!
My first line comes from Melody Carlson’s sweet, endearing romance that’s unlike any other romance I’ve read. These characters are so memorable and likable. I wish I could hang out with George and Willow in real life.
If you are looking for a different kind of romance, with memorable characters, a sweet message, and a gentle faith thread, Courting Mr. Emerson is one book you need to read.
When the fun-loving and spontaneous artist Willow West meets buttoned-up, retired English teacher George Emerson, it’s not exactly love at first sight. Though she does find the obsessive-compulsive man intriguing. Making it her mission to get him to loosen up and embrace life, she embarks on what seems like a lost cause–and finds herself falling for him in the process.
A confirmed bachelor, George vacillates between irritation and attraction whenever Willow is around–which to him seems like all too often. He’s not interested in expanding his horizons or making new friends; it just hurts too much when you lose them.
But as the summer progresses, George feels his defenses crumbling. The question is, will his change of heart be too late for Willow?
With her signature heart and touches of humor, fan favorite Melody Carlson pens a story of two delightfully eccentric characters who get a second chance at life and love. [Read more…] about Courting Mr. Emerson by Melody Carlson – Review
I love a good holiday romance no matter what the time of year. The Deputy’s Holiday Family will put you right in the middle of the season with everything there is to love.
A Family for Christmas
Lacie Collier is determined to give her niece, Kenzie, the best Christmas! But Lacie’s got her work cut out for her when they spend the holidays at her Christmas-averse mother’s home. With his focus on keeping his own mother’s holiday traditions alive, sheriff’s deputy Matt Stephens is surprised to see his old friend Lacie back in Ouray. He’s always regretted that their friendship became strained after he started dating her sister in high school. But it’s pure shock he experiences when he sees Kenzie, whose uncanny resemblance to Matt is undeniable. This Christmas will bring new memories for Lacie and Matt…if they can open themselves to the possibility of love.
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to link those up as well! Find out more here.
Happy first day of spring! Even though we’re still battling some chilly days, I’ve enjoyed the few warmer days filled with sunshine so far and am looking forward to many more. Plus, I love sitting out on my patio in the fresh air with a good book and can’t wait to repeat that tradition this year (before it gets too hot to be outside for long).
I’m sure by the end of April, when Flight of the Raven is out, I’ll be enjoying that time outdoors. [Read more…] about Can’t Wait Wednesday: Flight of the Raven
A World War I story that is unique, engaging, and romantic? Look no further than Kate Breslin’s The Far Side of the Sea. I mean, nothing says romance like Paris and carrier pigeons, right?
In spring 1918, Lieutenant Colin Mabry, a British soldier working with MI8 after suffering injuries on the front, receives a message by carrier pigeon. It is from Jewel Reyer, the woman he once loved and who saved his life–a woman he believed to be dead. Traveling to France to answer her urgent summons, he desperately hopes this mission will ease his guilt and restore the courage he lost on the battlefield.
Colin is stunned, however, to discover the message came from Jewel’s half sister, Johanna. Johanna, who works at a dovecote for French Army Intelligence, found Jewel’s diary and believes her sister is alive in the custody of a German agent. With spies everywhere, Colin is skeptical of Johanna, but as they travel across France and Spain, a tentative trust begins to grow between them.
When their pursuit leads them straight into the midst of a treacherous plot, danger and deception turn their search for answers into a battle for their lives.
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