Saturday, June 24, 2023

The Baby Inheritance: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Lazy M Ranch Book 1) by Tina Radcliffe

Book Details: 

Title: The Baby Inheritance

Series: Lazy M Ranch Book 1

Author: Tina Radcliffe

Publisher: Love Inspired

Pages: 225

Release Date: April 25, 2023 

Genre: Clean & Wholesome Romance

Book Description:

An infant in need…

But she’s a package deal.

After the tragic loss of his best friends, rancher Drew Morgan willingly accepts guardianship of their six-month-old baby—until he learns big-city professor Sadie Ross has temporary custody as well. Opposites in every way, the pair now has eight weeks together on Drew’s ranch to decide who will become the permanent parent. Could this makeshift family turn into something real…before the deadline is up?

My Thoughts: Absolutely Loved It!

When two polar opposites are tasked with working together for the sake of a sweet baby girl, you can only guess what the result will be. However, you really can't guess. The way author Tina Radcliffe weaves the story is so full of surprises and great moments that it will completely keep you guessing. 

I absolutely loved Sadie and Drew's story. My heart went out to them the minute they took on baby Mae and the challenges it involved. Their journey was at times painful, at times heartfelt and at times humorous. Their approaches to child care was another reflection of just how different they were. While one used the  "by the book" techniques, the other used the "hands-on education" techniques. The result was a joy to watch and had me smiling more than once. 

I also loved the the secondary characters as well as the setting of the Lazy M. The author's descriptive writing of their conversations and the setting made me feel like I was right there with them and had me wishing that I were. You could sense the strong family bond they shared, the love they had for each other and their strong faith in God. This combination is an absolute winner of a story and one that I highly recommend. 

Book Quote:

"We're in this together. You aren't alone. And when you need to be lifted up to the Lord, I'll do it, and I'll expect you to do the same."

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About the Author: Tina Radcliffe

Publishers Weekly bestselling author, Tina Radcliffe has been dreaming and scribbling for years. Originally from Western NY, she left home for a tour of duty with the Army Security Agency stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and ended up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her past careers include Certified Oncology R.N. and library cataloger.

Tina is a two-time RWA Golden Heart finalist and a four-time Carol Award finalist and three-time ACFW Mentor of the Year finalist. A 2014 ACFW Carol Award winner and a 2018 ACFW Mentor of the Year winner, Tina is also on the RWA and ACFW Honor Roll of Best-Selling Authors. In 2019 she won the Holt Medallion for Christmas with the Cowboy. A short story writer, she has sold over three dozen short stories to Woman’s World Magazine.

She currently resides in Arizona where she writes fun, heartwarming romance. Sign up for her newsletter to be notified of new releases, sales & giveaways! http://bit.ly/34yFv32 https://www.tinaradcliffe.com/



Friday, June 16, 2023

Hidden Away at Promise Lodge by Charlotte Hubbard


Book Details: 

Title:  Hidden Away at Promise Lodge

Series: Promise Lodge Book 7

Author: Charlotte Hubbard

Publisher: Zebra Books

Pages: 324

Release Date: July 25, 2023 

Genre: Amish Romance

Book Description:

When Karen Mercer and Andi Swann come to Promise Lodge for a week’s stay, the Kuhn sisters quickly detect the guests are not Plain folk, despite their kapps and homemade dresses. Entranced by the idyllic Amish lifestyle they’ve read about in romance novels, the visitors have gone undercover to revisit the place that was once the church camp where they spent happy summers. They mean no harm—but when the truth is uncovered, their deception has an intriguing impact on the faithful, hard-working
community . . .
 
Meanwhile, amid bustling preparations for a spring wedding, a shy horse trainer is encouraged to share his colorful world with a newcomer awaiting a miracle . . . while the widowed baker of luscious Promise Lodge Pies sees a long-time friendship in a romantic new light. And in the wake of a destructive storm, Karen and Andi’s insider knowledge of the grounds may offer the safe passage they all need to renew and rebuild—stronger than ever . . .

My Thoughts: Endearing

Where to begin? There's so much I can say about Hidden Away at Promise Lodge, but I don't want to accidentally give anything away. 

It's a lovely story with wonderful characters. There are a few main story lines that touched my heart as I watched the characters get to know each other and deal with issues they each had. Overcoming, moving forward, faith, community and love are flawlessly woven throughout the story making it a wonderful and endearing read and one that I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.  All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

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About the Author:   Charlotte Hubbard

Charlotte Hubbard is the highly acclaimed author of Amish romances celebrating simpler times and a faith-based lifestyle. A longtime Missourian, she draws upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west of the Mississippi, to create strong, inspiring characters and uplifting stories. Faith and family, farming and food preservation are hallmarks of her lifestyle, and the foundation of all her Amish romance series. She’s a deacon, a dedicated church musician and choir member, and when she’s not writing, she loves to try new recipes, crochet, and sew. Charlotte now lives in Nebraska with her husband and their border collie. You can learn more about Charlotte and her novels at CharlotteHubbard.com. 



Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Pine Creek Matchmaker (Pine Creek Amish Book 3) by Amity Hope

Book Details: 

Title: Pine Creek Matchmaker 

Series: Pine Creek Amish Book 3

Author: Amity Hope

Publisher: Entangled: Amara

Release Date: July 17, 2023

Genre: Amish Romance

Book Description:

After leaving Pine Creek—along with his family and the rest of their Amish community—four years ago, Caleb Weaver has returned. He’s come back to help his parents with their struggling candy shop, and everyone in their small town is buzzing with the news. But no sooner does he return than he’s flagged down by the last person he wanted to see…with a helpless, abandoned kitten.

Sadie Ziegler will do almost anything to save an animal, including accepting a ride from her best friend’s older brother, her childhood nemesis. Only, the troublesome boy she remembers has been replaced by a serious, kind, and hardworking man. But not everyone is ready to accept someone who’s been 
shunned

Now Sadie and Caleb find themselves organizing the town’s community fundraiser, working together to help his family, and even matchmaking along the way. For the first time, redemption—and a chance at love—seems almost within reach. But there’s no escaping the secret that drove Caleb from Pine Creek…

My Thoughts: Sweet Story

Sadie Ziegler and Caleb Weaver have history. Most of it revolves around childhood memories of barely tolerating each other. However, tolerate each other they did back then, and tolerate each other they will again, mostly for the sake of Grace, Sadie's best friend and Caleb's sister. Sadie and Caleb find themselves continually getting thrown together which turns their putting up with each other into something much deeper. Stumbling blocks, secrets and judgmental attitudes make their way in, causing difficulties in the path to their budding relationship.

I very much enjoyed getting to know Sadie and Caleb, especially Caleb. Their story is one of love, faith, overcoming and needless to say, quite a bit of matchmaking. It's a sweet story that you won't want to miss. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.  All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

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About the Author: Amity Hope

Amity lives in beautiful northern Minnesota with her two sons and a couple of cats.

She has a degree in elementary education and worked in that field for ten years before deciding to self-publish.

Her first self-published novel, Twisted, was listed by Amazon as a Top 100 Kids & Teens Kindle Book of 2012. It hit Amazon's Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance Best Sellers List in several countries. Truths and Dares held the #1 position on Amazon's Best Sellers in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance eBooks in the UK.

If she's not writing, or spending time with her boys, she's most likely reading.  

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