The willow tree on the front cover lured me into the book with a sense of calm – boy was I wrong! While the surface may be smooth, underneath in the heart of the story, there is a lot of agitation and turbulence happening. The author used marginalized characters who at first glance appear to … Continue reading It Happened In Silence by Karla M. Jay
Historical Fiction
The Big Inch by Kimberly Fish
A few weeks ago I took part in a book blog tour for this author and her Comfort Series. That book made me pull this book off my ‘to read’ shelf and move it to the front! And boy, am I glad I did. I loved this one so much that I went and ordered … Continue reading The Big Inch by Kimberly Fish
Jesus & Judas: Best Friends Forever by Ralph E. Jarrells
I will be the first to admit that my biblical knowledge is basic. However, the relationship between Jesus and Judas has been one I am curious about. This author offers a fictionalized version of what their lives could have been based on the Bible and various historical texts. A tremendous amount of research and many … Continue reading Jesus & Judas: Best Friends Forever by Ralph E. Jarrells
Fiery Red Hair, Emerald Green Eyes and a Vicious Irish Temper: The Absolutely True Story of the World’s First Female Pirate By Ralph E. Jarrells
Once again, I have the privilege of reading another finalist from Book Talk Radio Club. The story is told as a reflection from a Grandmother to her granddaughter. Each chapter is a day in their current lives and then recollections as the grandmother's history and her life on and with the high seas and pirates … Continue reading Fiery Red Hair, Emerald Green Eyes and a Vicious Irish Temper: The Absolutely True Story of the World’s First Female Pirate By Ralph E. Jarrells
A Long Way Home by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
I am a fan of this author, and when I saw she had written a contemporary story, I was intrigued. I know Myra as a Texas History expert and her books of Historical Fiction (always strong on the history, light on the fiction!) entertain and educate. She brought all those skills into this current book. … Continue reading A Long Way Home by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano
Genre: Christian / Historical Fiction / Romance Publisher: Revell Publication Date: October 20, 2020 Number of Pages: 400 Scroll down for the giveaway! A light touch is my best description of this book. While there are several interesting strong characters in this book the real main character is a single piece of paper. And the … Continue reading The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano
A Cut Twice As Deep By Wendy L. Anderson
Love comes in many forms and the bond between twin sisters can run deep. In a time when marriages were arrangements for men’s profits, the main characters are ripped from their world and thrown into a foreign environment. Showing the reader angst and despair as well as glimmers of joy, this author does a great … Continue reading A Cut Twice As Deep By Wendy L. Anderson
The Stars of Heaven by Jessica Dall
I do so love a great historical fiction tale. This book covered a period of history that I know little about and has led me to go looking for more. While the story starts with the main character as a young, naïve and sheltered girl, circumstance soon leads to her maturing and using her intellect … Continue reading The Stars of Heaven by Jessica Dall
Sanctuary Moon by Chris Manno
Every once in a while, I get a book that just stands above all the other books I have recently read – this is that book. Just WOW – I loved it. OK you know I enjoy history, and this has it plus time travel – how could I not love it. Throw in some … Continue reading Sanctuary Moon by Chris Manno
Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash
Chronologically from past to present, this author presents a novella and collection of short stories circulating in Cleveland. All of the stories are character-driven with Cleveland as the base. If you are looking for happy endings – this is not it, but instead, through serious and intense characters, your heart is tugged through emotions. At … Continue reading Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash
