Tuesday, April 4, 2017

April Cover Love

Here are some of my favorite covers coming out in the month of April.

To the Farthest Shores

The One True Love of Alice-Ann


Life After 

A Fragile Hope

Home

The Night the Lights Went Out

I don't know if I can pick a favorite this month. I love Karen White's vintage cover. I kind of want that bathing suit for this summer. Cynthia Rushti's cover is beautiful, and really makes me want to find out how it connects to the story. Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments.

Monday, April 3, 2017

It's Monday! What are you reading?

I'm linking up with Book Date to share this weeks TBR.

Just finished:
A Secret Courage (The London Chronicles #1)The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

Currently Reading:
The Secret Keeper

Up Next:
The Memory of You

I did a review of A Secret Courage here. I did a wrap up for the month of March here. What are you reading this week? Let me know in the comments.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Book Review~ A Secret Courage by Tricia Goyer

A Secret Courage (The London Chronicles Book 1)

I really enjoyed this World War 2 romance. I loved the setting and the characters. It dealt with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, which I didn't know anything about. There is always something new to learn about this time period. There is also an interesting spy angle that added a lot of intrigue to the story.

Emma, the main character, has a lot of admirable qualities. She's very brave and loyal. She is always willing to do her part in the war effort. She is motivated by the death of her brother, and is still dealing with her grief. Will is a perfect love interest. He has secrets, but he doesn't let that stand in the way of his feelings for Emma. He is constantly torn between his job and his love for her. I enjoyed watching their love story unfold.

If you enjoy WW2 fiction, I would recommend this book to you. It is a nice break from some of the heavier subject matter of this time period, but is still rich in history. 

I received this book for free for the purpose of review. 


March Wrap Up

Here are the books I read in March.

The War that Saved My Life

This was a Modern Mrs. Darcy flight pick for the month of March. It was a sweet story about a handicapped girl and her brother that are relocated during the blitz. It deals with some heavy themes in a very tender way. Great for middle grade children and adults.

The Illusionist's Apprentice

I loved this historical fiction about a woman who apprenticed under Harry Houdini. I did a full review here.

A Bridge Across the Ocean

I have mixed feelings about this one. Susan Meissner is hands down my favorite author, but I just don't like ghost stories. That being said, this book kept my interest the whole time, and I loved the WW2 war bride story. Not my favorite, but still a good book.

Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology

I read this one for the juicy memoir category in the Modern Mrs. Darcy reading challenge, and let me tell you, it was juicy! Beware that there is a lot of profanity, but if you want to read a tell all about Scientology, this will do it for you. I found Leah to be very honest, and I hope she continues to  succeed in her acting now that she has left the church. I'm hoping to catch some of her series about people who have left Scientology. 

 If I'm Found (If I Run #2)

I did a full review of If I'm Found here. I used it to fill the "unputdownable" category in the Modern Mrs. Darcy reading challenge.

What did you read this month? Let me know in the comments.

Check out more short, sweet book reviews at Modern Mrs. Darcy.

April Book Haul ~ Week 1

Kindle Books:
The Practice HouseThe Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
A Rule Against Murder (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #4)The Song of the Lark

Physical Books:
A Fragile HopeTo the Farthest Shores 

I have already read To the Farthest Shores. It was very enjoyable. You can read my review here.

I hope they keep putting the Chief Inspector Gamache books on sale. I think I have the first four now. I heard that number four is when the series really hits its stride. We'll see.

My pastor is always recommending Tim Keller's books, so I was excited to see this one go on sale. It will also fit nicely into my Modern Mrs. Darcy reading challenge.

What books did you get this week? Let me know the comments.

Check out more book hauls at Tynga's Reviews.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Can't Wait Wednesday ~ A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Rushti

Can't wait for:
A Fragile Hope

When does it release? April 4, 2017

Why am I waiting? Looks like an emotional story and touching family drama.

Check out more upcoming releases at Wishful Endings.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Top Ten Tuesday ~ Favorite Books/Favorite Authors

Here are my favorite authors and the books that I have loved the most by them.

Lynn Austin
A Proper PursuitWhile We're Far ApartWonderland Creek

Susan Meissner
Secrets of a Charmed LifeThe Shape of MercyWhy the Sky Is Blue

Angela Hunt
Doesn't She Look Natural (Fairlawn, #1)Passing StrangersAfton of Margate Castle  (Theyn Chronicles, #1)

Francine Rivers
Redeeming LoveA Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion, #1)The Scarlet Thread

Julie Klassen
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill #1)The Apothecary's DaughterThe Secret of Pembrooke Park

Check out more Top Ten Tuesday posts at The Broke and the Bookish.