Brides of Hope Mountain #1

When Strangers Intrude
on Three Wild Sisters' Hidden Mountain Life,
Their World Will Never Be the Same.

Published October 1st 2019 

by Bethany House Publishers

Josephine Nordegren is one of three sisters who grew up nearly wild in southwestern Colorado. She has the archery skills of Robin Hood and the curiosity of the Little Mermaid, fascinated by but locked away from the forbidden outside world--a world she's been raised to believe killed her parents. When David Warden, a rancher, brings in a herd much too close to the girls' secret home, her older sister is especially frightened, but Jo is too interested to stay away.

David's parents follow soon on his heels, escaping bandits at their ranch. But his father is wounded and needs shelter. Josephine and her sisters have the only cabin on the mountain. Do they risk stepping into the world to help those in need? Or do they remain separated but safe in the peaks of Hope Mountain?

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My Thoughts:

Mary Connealy is one of my go-to authors, in other words one of my favorites, so when I found out she was writing a new series I could hardly wait for the release. 

This is the first book in her new series, Brides of Hope Mountain. 

This series centers around 3 sisters who grew up in the vast wilderness of southwestern Colorado widely known as Hope Mountain. As young children there parents went off the mountain, never returned and was assumed dead by their parents, so the raising of the children were left to the grandparents.  Essentially they were taught to live off the land and to never venture off the mountain because of the wickedness and disease that was in the outside world.  

This story vastly centers around the middle sibling, Josephine Nordegren.  Some might think she's wild because of her ability to slip through the forest without being noticed or maybe it was her cunning with a bow and arrow.  She also has a curiosity about how things work or live an likes to sit back and watch. 

Curiosity gets the best of Jo when a man, David Warden, brings a herd of cattle to the valley below their cabin.  David longs for a ranch of his own and if he has to move up the mountain to do it, then he will.  What he doesn't expect to to find a half wild, but beautiful woman and his parents arrival soon after his with his father sporting a deadly gunshot wound.  Now David knows he isn't alone of the mountain and needs to protect his family from the bandits his father fought off at his homestead and his cattle. 

This historical is an action packed adventure filled with innocence, humor, romance, mystery, and faith.  Jo reminded my of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games.  She was a lovable character, deadly with an arrow, loves her family, but at the same time she isn't afraid to try new things.  David is like all people he wants something, land/ranch, to call is own.  He's not afraid of hard work or danger, but is intrigued/fascinated by Jo and her ability to live off the land completely.  He loves and respects his parents as is evident by the way he treats them. The plot for me was very thought provoking.  The thought of living away from civilization sounds very scary to me.  I guess with the sisters you don't miss something you haven't experienced and when suddenly invaded by the outside world would be scary.  

This is a book that I would recommend to anyone who loves history, romance or just a good clean read.  

*I received this book from the author via the publisher as part of the book blogging team.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Let me give you a sneak peek at the next book in this series:

He's Seen the Entire Country.

She's Never Been Off Her Mountain Home.

When Danger Comes, This Unlikely Couple Will Need to Rely on Each Other.

After years of isolation on top of Hope Mountain, Ilsa Nordegren may finally be ready to leave. Raised to fear the world, Ilsa and her sisters never planned on coming down, but when the Warden family arrived in need, they had to help. But with the arrival of added danger, it may cost them the only life they've ever known.

Having made his fortune, Mitch Warden returned home and found the family homestead abandoned. In a land grab, a ruthless cattle baron had forced his family to escape up the mountain, and when Mitch follows, the last thing he expects is to fall smitten with a strong-willed, dark-haired woman who dresses like Robin Hood and defends herself better than most men.

Mitch is intent on helping his family reclaim their land but doesn't realize the risks his past has brought. Hired killers are tracking him, and he's determined to draw them away before anyone else gets hurt. But that means a journey to the city--and when Ilsa insists on joining him, the mismatched pair suddenly find themselves on an adventure they'll never forget.

Uncommon Justice #2

Always Look Twice

Published October 1st 2019 by Revell

Justice lies just on the other side of fear

At the advice of her therapist, Harper Reynolds has traded her job as a crime scene photographer for a more peaceful life taking photographs of the natural world. But her hopes for a life surrounded by the serenity of the outdoors are dashed when she inadvertently captures a murder being committed. She flees the scene in fear--and loses the camera.

Former Green Beret Heath McKade, a reserve deputy in an understaffed county, has been called in to protect Harper, a childhood friend he is surprised to see back in the area. When Harper learns that the sheriff's department can't find any evidence of the murder she witnessed, she is determined to do what she can to see that justice is done. What neither Harper nor Heath could know is how many explosive secrets from the past will be exposed--or how deeply they will fall for each other.

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My Thoughts:

Wow!!!

What an amazing book from Elizabeth Goddard in her Uncommon Justice series!

Goddard is a favorite author of mine, in fact I reread a lot of her books because I have enjoyed them so much.  She has a talent for weaving words together that bring the plot, setting, and characters to life for me. 

This is the second book in this series, but for me it's an easy stand alone story.  Yes, there is a common thread, but it's not necessary to read the first book.  I do encourage everyone to read the first book to get a full impact of the series, but it's not necessary to have read the first one to enjoy this one.  

In this book we meet Harper Reynolds and Heath McKade.  

Harper has had a troubled life and has taken a leave from her job as a crime scene photographer to deal with all the trauma she has seen. She and her sister have been traveling and visiting national parks. She has witnessed the after effects of crime, but the one the has hung on for years was the murder of her father when she was a child. 

Heath owns and runs Emerald M Guest Ranch in Grayback, Wyoming.  He has his own ghosts.  He's a former Green Beret with his own troubled childhood.  He has returned to own childhood home to make it into something more than what he remembered. 

 Memories linger. 

Both characters are strong and complex. Harper once described herself as a survivor.  She shows her strength of character as she seeks justice for a woman who no longer has a voice.  Unfortunately that puts her in the crosshairs of a murderer and danger is all around her.  

Heath is a protector, but lately he feels anything but.  It seems like every time he tries to help something goes wrong, but this time there's more on the line. He sees a woman in distress, but this isn't just any woman. She's a woman from his past. 

I loved this book, in fact it may be my favorite from this author.  It is a fast paced story packed with explosive suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages.  The setting comes to life through the vivid descriptions and obvious research of the area.  This books has elements of suspense, mystery, a touch of romance, and faith. 

 I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves suspense.  For me this was a one setting read, meaning when I started reading I just couldn't put it down.  

**I received this book from the author via the publisher.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Three Sisters Island

Sometimes love hurts--and sometimes it can heal in the most unexpected way.

Camden Grayson loves her challenging career, but the rest of her life could use some improvement. "Moving on" is Cam's mantra. But there's a difference, her two sisters insist, between one who moves on . . . and one who keeps moving.

Cam's full-throttle life skids to a stop when her father buys a remote island off the coast of Maine. Paul Grayson has a dream to breathe new life into the island--a dream that includes reuniting his estranged daughters. Certain Dad has lost his mind, the three sisters rush to the island. To Cam's surprise, the slow pace of island life appeals to her, along with the locals--and one in particular. Sam Walker, the scruffy island schoolteacher harbors more than a few surprises.

Published April 30th 2019 

by Fleming H. Revell Company

My Thoughts:

I have been a fan of Suzanne Woods Fisher for forever and was so excited about her new release.  This book is the first release in her new series, Three Sisters Island and centers around the Grayson family.  Paul Grayson has recently had a health scare that has taken a lot from him, but it has also makes him re-evaluate his life.  I don't think he's very happy with what he sees. 

I loved this book!

This is a well written book and I was immediately drawn in from the first page.  

As Paul begins his journey to reinvent himself I could just picture it in my mind.  He wants a closer relationship with his daughters, but he also wants them to connect and be closer. The author weaves words together that brings the characters and island to life for me.  I must admit when I picked the book up I didn't want to put it down.  

This story centers around Camden, the eldest daughter, but I got to know each character as the story progressed.  She is definitely a type A personality.  Working in the corporate world has been her dream and she's living it, but it comes at a big cost. Her loyalty has always been her best and only friend, Libby.  Libby leaves her with a big responsibility, Cooper, but is she up for it?  I loved how she developed and grew as a person.  

I think the author touches on many elements in this book: faith, forgiveness, second chances, mystery, laughter, and love.  I am looking forward to reading the second book in the series.  This is definitely a book I would recommend to anyone.  

*I received this book from the publisher as part of their book bloggers program.  I was not expected to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  

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London Beginnings #3

Cara Bernay has never fit in. At loose ends in 1881 London after a near tragedy costs her a job, she befriends a rising young artist. With his help, she begins planning a new life and developing her own artistic talent. But soon Cara finds herself at odds with the artist's brother—a handsome but serious-minded earl who wants to force his brother back to a "respectable" life.

Henry Burke, the Earl of Morestowe, feels the weight of growing financial burdens. His profligate and emotionally unstable brother is making matters worse, and Henry needs him back home. Despite misgivings about Cara's mysterious background, Henry sees she's a positive influence on his brother and on Henry's unruly young ward, and he strikes a deal with her to return with them to their estate.

But the family has their own secrets, and when Cara, drawn ever closer to Henry, stumbles onto the truth, she must choose between following her heart and pursuing a bold plan that could bring disaster.

Published April 2nd 2019 by Bethany House Publishers

My Thoughts:

This is a wonderful story that will immediately swept me to London in the late 1800's.  This is the first book I've read by this author, but not the last.  She brought the characters to life for me with her vivid descriptions and by conveying their raw emotions realistically.  Her characters are strong, complex and well developed.  The plot is a mix of faith, mystery, romance, and forgiveness, but it's also so much more. 

Cara Bernay has a heart of gold.  She has good intentions, but one misstep has her plagued with guilt and shame.  As the story opens she is the nanny of a very active toddler, but when the child is put in danger by her actions her position is terminated.  She has no place to turn except to her older sisters, which is not something she's excited about.  Her father's disappearance and loss of her mother at a young age plus her time spent in an orphanage has shaped her into a woman of great compassion. Cara's arrival in London is met with many challenges, but she puts her best foot forward towards a future that opens up to her. I truly liked and admired this character.  

This is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves history, romance, or just a good clean read. 

*I received this book from the publisher as part of their book bloggers program.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Chandler Hill Series #1

In 1970, Violet Hawkins’ only wish at eighteen is to escape her life in the Dayton, Ohio, foster-care system and make her way to the west coast to enjoy a mellow life and find the love she’s been missing all her life. She makes it to San Francisco, but soon learns she needs a job if she’s to live properly. A kind, young man named Kenton Chandler offers her a sandwich and a job at his father’s inn and vineyards. With nothing to lose, Lettie takes him up on his offer and begins a whole new life in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. She immediately falls in love with the land and is fascinated with the idea of growing grapes in order to make wines. She, Kenton, and Rafe Lopez become friends as she learns about running the small inn on the property.
At the same time she marries Kenton, a stroke kills his father. And then before she can tell Kenton she’s pregnant, he dies in an automobile accident. Heartbroken and burdened with the gift of the Chandler Hill Inn and Winery, she’s left with the task of making them a success. Struggling to raise a child alone while working to grow the business, Lettie makes a shocking discovery that changes everything. 

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My Thoughts:

Oh my what a wonderful story!!

I was immediately drawn into the story from page one.  Violet Hawkins, aka Lettie, is a strong character that easily pulls the reader in.  As a young woman she longs for a family, freedom, but most of all she's looking for love.  San Francisco in 1970 has much to offer, but when Lettie arrives reality smacks her in the face.  Finding an affordable place that's safe to live is easier said than done.  After 4 months meeting Kenton Chandler was her saving grace, because he offers her a job at his family's vineyards in Oregon.  What Lettie didn't expect was to find the beauty and fascination the land brings her.  

This captivating and heartwarming story of Lettie Hawkins flows effortlessly.  This spectacular read has engaging characters, captures time and place, shows realistic values and beliefs, and love.  This unexpected gem was hard to put down.  This is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves a good story. 

I received this book from the publisher via Netgalley.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  

Supper Club #2

Baker and pastry chef Melody Johansson has always believed in finding the positive in every situation, but seven years after she moved to Denver, she can’t deny that she’s stuck in a rut. One relationship after another has ended in disaster, and her classical French training is being wasted on her night job in a mediocre chain bakery. Then the charming and handsome private pilot Justin Keller lands on the doorstep of her workplace in a snowstorm, and Melody feels like it’s a sign that her luck is finally turning around.

Justin is intrigued by the lively bohemian baker, but the last thing he’s looking for is a relationship. His own romantic failures have proven that the demands of his job are incompatible with meaningful connections, and he’s already pledged his life savings to a new business venture across the country—an island air charter in Florida with his sister and brother-in-law.

Against their better judgment, Melody and Justin find themselves drawn together by their unconventional career choices and shared love of adventure. But when an unexpected windfall provides Melody with the chance to open her dream bakery-café in Denver with her best friend, chef Rachel Bishop, she’s faced with an impossible choice: stay and put down roots with the people and place she’s come to call home . . . or give it all up for the man she loves.

Expected publication: February 5th 2019 

by Tyndale House Publishers

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Meet the Author:

Carla Laureano is the RITA Award-winning author of contemporary inspirational romance and Celtic fantasy (as C.E. Laureano). A graduate of Pepperdine University, she worked as a sales and marketing executive for nearly a decade before leaving corporate life behind to write fiction full-time. She currently lives in Denver with her husband and two sons, where she writes during the day and cooks things at night.

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My Thoughts:

Oh my, what a wonderful book.  

Carla Laureano is a new author for me and how I have missed her books is beyond me.  So now I'm on a journey to read all her books.lol  Some books you read and enjoy, but others will touch your heart and soul.  Well, this booked did that for me.  I was hooked from the first page and didn't want to put it down. 

This book is the second installment from the author in the Supper Club series.  Having never read the first book in the series, I can easily say this book is a stand alone, but I encourage you to also read the first book to get the full feel of the series.  

This book centers around Melody Johannson:

When I opened this book I was intrigued by Melody. She's a French trained baker and works in a chain bakery to prepare baked goods for the following day. She has no chance to use her own recipes or talent to bring a little bit of Paris to Denver. A cold, snowy night and a chance meeting Justin, a pilot, and the next thing you know her life is no longer the predicable life she knew. 
Melody is a character that feels deeply and acts on her feelings. She was basically raised by her grandmother who was a professor and introduced her to works of literature that she loved. In fact she spent her college years persuing an education in literature, but while working at a bakery in school she found her one true love: baking. At present Melody is not anywhere close to where she thought she would be in her life. I think we all have had these same feeling at one time or another. I think her doubts and disappointments is what makes this character feel real to life for me. She has a vulnerability that most can relate to, but she is also a strong character. Melody would love to open her own place and when the opportunity comes available she talks to her friend, Rachel, who's a chef about a partnership that would make both their dreams come true. 

This book has elements of romance, grief, disappointments, adventure of falling in love, heartbreak and most of all faith. Oh, I don't want to forget to mention the delicious food. I am a big fan of the British Baking Show and it was almost like watching another episode with Paul and Mary.lol  

This captivating and heartwarming story is one I would recommend to anyone.
** I received this book from the publisher via the author. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Nantucket Legacy 3

After three years on a whaling voyage, Henry Macy returns to Nantucket to news that his grandmother has passed, bequeathing her vast fortune to him and his sister, Hitty. And it was truly vast. But Lillian Coffin was no fool. The inheritance comes with a steep cost, including when they should marry and whom--a Quaker in good standing, of course. But if they relinquish the inheritance, it all goes to Tristram Macy, their father's thieving business partner.

As Hitty and Henry seek a way to satisfy the will's conditions, they'll be faced with obstacles on every side--and it may be that Lillian Coffin will have the last word after all.

Published October 2nd 2018 

by Fleming H. Revell Company

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Meet the Author:

Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than two dozen novels, including Phoebe's Light and Minding the Light, as well as the Amish Beginnings, The Bishop's Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She has also written several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and The Heart of the Amish. Fisher lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow her on Twitter @suzannewfisher and Facebook @SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor.

My Thoughts:

This is the third installment in the Nantucket Legacy series from Suzanne Woods Fisher. 

I was very excited to hear Hitty and Henry were getting their own book and was able to catch up with them all grown up.  Of course this story is told through a dual timeline of the seventeenth and the nineteenth century through "Old Mary's" diary.  Even though this book is part of a series I felt it was still a stand alone story.  

The author weaves words together to bring both the characters and setting to life for me.  Hitty and Henry have always had a close relationship as twins would, but the thoughtful Henry and the insecure Hitty must meet the terms of their grandmother's will in order to inherit.  I enjoyed watching them navigate the terms of the will.  Just when you think you have the story figured out  I found twists and turns that I hadn't guessed. Both characters are complex, but well developed.  

The plot quickly pulled me in and held me until the last page was turned. So, for me it was a one sitting read.   It is filled with many historical facts, so I know the author's research was thorough. 

I loved this book and it's probably my favorite in the series.  It's a book I would recommend to anyone who loves history, romance, or a good story. 

**I received this book from the publisher as part of their book bloggers program.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  

Enchanting Nicholette- Everstone Chronicles Novella

In this captivating novella by Dawn Crandall, Nicholette Everstone is already a widow at the age of twenty-two: her husband was murdered on their wedding day. She has just returned to Boston after two years of mourning in Europe. Although her husband was loving, the marriage was an arranged one, and Nicholette would like to wed again--this time for love...and to someone safe

As she acclimates to life in Back Bay again, Nicholette meets someone she can't help but fall for. But when she learns of the danger and sacrifices Cal Hawthorne takes on for the safety of others, will her heart be strong enough to keep her fears of "what if" at bay?

Published October 9th 2018 

by Whitaker House

My Thoughts:

I became invested in Everstone Chronicles with the first book I read.  So, when I found out Dawn Crandall was writing a novella I knew I had to read it.  Needless to say I was not disappointed.  

This story centers around Nicholette Everstone, a young woman who was widowed on her wedding day.  In true "Crandall Style" I was immediately swept back to Boston 1893 where the story captures both time and place.  This young, woman intrigued me and made me want to get to know her better.  She is young, beautiful, and wealthy, but she is also so much more.  At her return everyone is encouraging marriage, but she wonders just how and where she will fit into society.  Yes, she would like to marry and have children, but at the same time she has unresolved feeling about her arranged marriage to William.  I like how the author makes this character feel real by showing her turmoil and grief with real and raw emotions.  

For me, this was a truly wonderful story.  I liked all the characters and revisiting characters from the previous books in the series.  There were elements of romantic tension, mystery, twists and turns, love, grief and faith which is perfect in a story for me.  

This is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves romance or historical fiction. 

*I received this book from the author via the publisher.  I was not expected to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Daughtry House Series #1

Published June 5th 2018 

by Revell

Five years after the final shot was fired in the War Between the States, Selah Daughtry can barely manage to keep herself, her two younger sisters, and their spinster cousin fed and clothed. With their family's Mississippi plantation swamped by debt and the Big House falling down around them, the only option seems to be giving up their ancestral land--until a hotel management agent for the railroad offers her hope for the future. 

If she'll turn her home into a hotel, Levi Riggins says, he can all but guarantee it will be saved. Selah isn't sure she entirely trusts the handsome Yankee. Yet what other options does she have? She'll have to stay on her guard . . . but she never expected to have to guard her heart.

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Meet the Author:

Beth White's day job is teaching music at an inner-city high school in historic Mobile, Alabama. A native Mississippian, she writes historical romance with a Southern drawl and is the author of The Pelican Bride and The Creole Princess. Her novels have won the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award, the RT Book Club Reviewers' Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award. 

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My Thoughts:

This is the first book in a new series, The Daughtry House, from Beth White.  This historical sweeps the reader back to Mississippi approximately 5 years after the civil war where people were dealing with the aftermath of the war and the rebuilding of their lives.  The story details shows how much research the author put into the writing of the life and times of the era.  

As the story opens Ithaca Plantation is being raided by rebel Confederate soldiers as the daughters, as instructed, hid under the porch.  This is where we are introduced to Selah Daughtry, who by the way is my favorite character.  Being the oldest of three she is instructed by her mother to keep her sisters safe and out of harms way.  She takes this charge not only seriously, but to heart.  As the story progresses we see how she is always putting her sisters first and making decisions based on what's best for everyone.  One example is when she makes the decision to leave Ithaca after the death of her beloved mother to keep her sisters safe, then when she returns after the war to take charge of what was left of their plantation until her father returns from the war.  She is not domineering towards her sisters, but rather seeks their counsel when necessary in making decisions.  What I liked best about Selah was that instead of letting her past define her as a person, she used it to shape her instead by not only learning from mistakes, but also listening to her heart. She takes in young man and tries to help him even though she can barely feed herself.  She listens to Levi and places trust in him even though she has learned to trust no one but her family since the war started. She shows her strength of character from the first page. She goes from being a belle of the plantation to being the one who is in charge of making decisions she feels ill equipped to make, but learning to trust and depend on others for help.   

This historical romance also includes elements of mystery, faith, forgiveness, grief, trust and love.  The plot quickly pulled me in from page one and held me with each page turned.  This is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves a good, clean book.  I am really looking forward to the next installment in this series. 

**I received this book from the publisher via their book bloggers program.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

A Bradford Sisters Romance

Published May 1st 2018

 by Bethany House Publishers

Famously beautiful model Willow Bradford is reveling in the peace and quiet of her hometown right up until the moment she comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, Corbin Stewart.

Former NFL quarterback Corbin is forceful, charming, and accustomed to getting what he wants . . . except where Willow is concerned. He's never been able to forget her, but Willow makes it crystal clear she's unwilling to risk her heart again.

When a decades-old mystery in Corbin's family brings them together, will the heartbreak in their past and the complications in their present keep them from falling for one another all over again?

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Meet the Author:

Becky’s a California native who attended Baylor University, met and married a Texan, and settled in Dallas.  She published historical romances for the general market before putting her career on hold for several years to care for her three children.  When God called her back to writing, Becky knew He meant for her to turn her attention to Christian fiction.  She loves writing funny, modern, and inspirational contemporary romance!  She’s the Christy and Carol award winning author of My Stubborn Heart, the Porter Family series, and the Bradford Sisters Romance series.

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My Thoughts:

Oh my, I loved this story!!

This is the second installment in Becky Wade's A Bradford Sisters Romance series and I believe this is my favorite so far, but then again I say that with every book. Even though this book is part of a series it's definitely a stand alone.  

This captivating story has a sweet plot that immediately pulled me into the story and I didn't want to put it down until the last page was turned.  Hence, for me this was a one setting read.  

In this story we meet Willow who is the oldest sister in the Bradford family and the one who has longed to be the perfect daughter. Willow made some decisions that she regrets and this has affected her life profoundly, especially her faith. She has come home to run the family bed and breakfast for her mom until the recently hired lodge manager arrives.  Willow believes this will give her some much needed rest from her modeling career, plus she will get to spend much needed time with her sisters and family.  

 Corbin has moved to Washington for surgery and rehab after an injury that puts his NFL career in jeopardy when he runs into Willow again.  We also get a rich backstory of how Corbin and Willow know each other and how it influences their lives when they are reunited. 

Corbin's niece, Charlotte, is concerned about the mysterious disappearance of her great aunt, Josephine Blake, and enlists Willow's help.  Willow is forced to work with Corbin in helping Charlotte search for answers, but plans to only see Corbin when necessary. Corbin has plans to use this quest as a way to get close to Willow again and prove to her that he's not the same guy she met years ago.  

  This story shows elements of second chances, romantic tension, values, beliefs, mystery, crisis of faith and love.  This is a book I would recommend to anyone. 

 

**I received this book from the publisher as part of their book bloggers program.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts an opinions are my own. 

I also want to mention that Becky Wade has written a novella that introduces this series and it is wonderful.

A leather-bound journal. A single father. A woman in pursuit of freedom.

Garner Bradford, heir to the troubled Bradford Shipping empire, doesn't know much about babies. But he's going to have to learn fast because he's just become a single father to his newborn daughter. As he confesses through his journal entries, he's not entirely sure how to keep a newborn alive, whether or not he'll ever patch together his shattered heart, or how to forgive himself for his mistakes.

Career girl Kathleen Burke is wholly uninterested in settling down. She has big dreams, and none of them include Garner and his small hometown in Washington State. Yet she can't seem to get her handsome boss out of her head or her heart. There's something extraordinarily tempting about his beautifully sad green eyes. . . . 

Told through journal entries, phone conversations, and letters, Then Came You is a unique, heart-stirring romance novella by acclaimed author Becky Wade.

Then Came You is available as a FREE e-book at Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Amazon Kindle, and Kobo. It's also available in print via Amazon and in audio via Audible.

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