Although Contemporary Romance isn’t a genre I read all the time, one new title caught my eye, and I am so glad it did! It was sweet! It was witty! It was compelling! “Like Never Before” by Melissa Tagg is actually a book from the middle of “The Walker Family” series, but I didn’t realize this when I selected it. Thankfully though, I had no trouble reading it as a standalone novel. Published by Bethany House in the spring of 2016, this enjoyable story will hold your interest throughout a uniquely woven storyline before ultimately causing you to sigh at the happily-ever-after ending. Continue reading
Month: April 2016
A Poetic, Seasonal Journey
“Roots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four Seasons”… In all truth, this title pretty much describes the book perfectly. Written by Christie Purifoy and published by Revell in the spring of 2016, “Roots and Sky” is indeed a “journey home”. Naturally, this journey occurs through the four seasons of a year, beginning with Fall and progressing gently, peacefully, and naturally through Winter, Spring, and Summer. Continue reading
A Sparkling, Comedic, Winsome Story
Do you like surprises? I know I do, if they are pleasant ones! When I first discovered Siri Mitchell’s new Historical Romance novel from Bethany House entitled “Flirtation Walk”, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Delightfully, it turned out I was in for a sweet surprise. Within the first few pages it captured my imagination, and by the end of the book it had become one of my favorite historical novels so far this year. Just what was so special about the story? Well, let me share 3 of my favorite aspects with you… Continue reading
5 Reasons to Read “A Fool and His Monet”!
“A Fool and His Monet” is a DELIGHTFUL new book written by Sandra Orchard, and published by Revell in the spring of 2016. But don’t just take my word for it, keep reading for 5 reasons why you can’t miss this new release!
1. The storyline is unique. After all, it’s not every day that a new FBI agent must solve a dead-end case with the advice of her special-agent-wannabe Aunt Martha, a protective coworker, a mysterious yet helpful apartment superintendent, and a mother who wishes she would leave her dangerous job and work at a TUMS factory.
2. Simply put, the characters are practically REAL people; well drawn, quirky, and compelling, they are often hilarious in their words and mannerisms. Continue reading
What Is It About Prince Edward Island?
As a child, did you read a timeless story about a little red-haired orphan girl named Anne Shirley who opened the doors of your mind to imagination, adventure, and dreaming? Well, if you can remember making the acquaintance of this girl, then you will undoubtedly also remember the location of her stories… Each one occurs in a beautiful, even magical place in Canada known as Prince Edward Island, made famous by Anne’s creator L.M. Montgomery. As an adult, if you ever hoped to make a return visit (in your imagination) to the “Island of Dreams” as PEI is called, a new Christian Romance series will allow you to do just that. Liz Johnson is the author, and the first book in her “Prince Edward Island Dreams” series published by Revell is entitled “The Red Door Inn”. Continue reading
Unrealistic, Uninspiring, and Unlikely
The “Old West” is a setting familiar to all and beloved by many. In Maggie Brendan’s newest book published by Revell, entitled “A Sweet Misfortune”, all of the prerequisites for a great old-time western story are clearly in place. But is that enough to allow the story to leap out of the pages and come to life in our imaginations? Continue reading
Prairie Sky Book Reviews 