Historical Romance

Promises and Primroses by Josi L. Kilpack – Review

September 18, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

While I’m a new reader of Josi S. Kilpack (this is second I’ve read from her), I know the Proper Romance Line well and enjoy the books they offer. Kilpack has shot to the top of my list of authors I need to read from these publications.

About the Book

Lord Elliott Mayfield aims to correct the very messy marital mistakes and spousal scandals of his brothers and sisters by requiring his nieces and nephews to choose worthy companions. If they choose wisely, they will receive their generous share of the family’s inheritance.

Peter, Elliott’s eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?

Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. And as it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men—none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing—and increasingly attractive.

But Amelia, whose heart was broken thirty years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming either between Peter and Julia—or between herself and Elliott.

Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new future.

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Fool’s Notion by Lisa J. Flickinger – Review

September 14, 2018 by Suzie Waltner 1 Comment

With plenty to recommend itself, Fool’s Notion by Lisa J. Flickinger is a welcome romp in history with likable characters and enough going on that you don’t lose interest in the story.

In My Opinion…

A journey driving a team of mules from Missouri to Death Valley becomes one with much more depth for Alda Lealand.

Engraved on the Heart by Tara Johnson – Review

August 19, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Have you ever had a book on your TBR list that for one reason or another kept getting pushed back and then when you finally get to it, you wonder why in the world you waited so long? That was Engraved on the Heart by Tara Johnson for me!

In My Opinion…

In her debut novel, Tara Johnson takes readers into the Civil War with originality and insight. Set in the deep south—Savannah, Georgia—Engraved on the Heart not only shines a light on the danger surrounding those involved in the underground railroad but also illuminates the hearts of those people risking their lives to give others freedom.

Keziah Montgomery’s family is ensconced in Savannah society. With a well-known father, house-slaves, and a brother joining the Confederate army, her loyalties should align. But when her childhood friend Grayson takes her to an abolitionist meeting, her heart is nudged toward compassion for the slaves who live under the thumbs (and tempers) of their owners.

The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – Review

August 16, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Have you been following along the Daughters of the Mayflower series through the Lytton family tree? The Patriot Bride takes us to the doorstep and into the foyer of the Revolutionary War.

In My Opinion…

The Onset of the Revolutionary War, two spies, a man who will not take no for an answer, and supporting roles from George Washington and Benjamin Franklin are just a few of the highlight in The Patriot Bride, the latest release in the Daughters of the Mayflower series.

Caught by Surprise by Jen Turano – Review

August 14, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

I have been waiting for Jen Turano’s Caught by Surprise since her last book because I knew that it would be a delightful read that made me smile and laugh. It did not disappoint!

In My Opinion…

One of the great things about a Jen Turano book is the smiles and laughs it elicits while reading. In Caught by Surprise, the third and final installment of the Apart from the Crowd series, Turano’s trademark humor is alive and well from the first pages to the last.