A Unique and Lyrical Historical Novel

“As a long-standing feud threatens to spark once more, the fates of two families rest on the most unexpected of shoulders”. With these words, I was immediately intrigued! “When Silence Sings” is the first novel I’ve read by Sarah Loudin Thomas, and I definitely enjoyed my journey-through-words back in time to 1930, and the hills of West Virginia. Although the residents of these backwoods communities may not know it, long-held secrets are about to be revealed, and the lies behind decades-old feuds are about to be unearthed. Continue reading

A New Christmas Novella Collection from Four Talented Authors – Guest Review by Hayley

It’s the time of year to launch into a holiday themed TBR pile.  Thus, when offered a chance for a Bethany House Christmas Novella Collection from four award-winning authors, you can guess my response!

“The Christmas Heirloom” presents to us a valuable amethyst brooch that has been passed down for generations from mother to daughter for almost 200 years.  Continue reading