Hope's Highest Mountain by Misty M Beller - Review of the first book in the Hearts of Montana series

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Ingrid Chastain readily agreed to accompany her father to deliver vaccines to a mining town in the Montana Territory. She never could have anticipated a terrible accident would leave her alone and badly injured in the wilderness. When rescue comes in the form of a mysterious mountain man who tends her injuries, she's hesitant to put her trust in this quiet man who seems to have his own wounds.

Micah Bradley left his work as a doctor after unintentionally bringing home the smallpox disease that killed his wife and daughter. But his self-imposed solitude in the wilds of Montana is broken when he finds Ingrid in desperate need of medical attention, and he's forced to face his regret and call on his doctoring skills once again.

Micah can't help but admire Ingrid's tenacious determination despite the severity of her injuries, until he learn the crate she brought contains smallpox vaccines to help quell a nearby outbreak. With Ingrid dead set on trekking through the mountains to deliver the medicine--with or without his help--he has no choice but to accompany her. As they set off through the treacherous, snow-covered Rocky Mountains against all odds, the journey ahead will change their lives more tan they could have known.

MY  REVIEW

I so enjoy Misty Beller's books, she keeps you wanting more. There are strong characters, life changing events and yet they have the strength to continue on. I would like to think I could be as strong as they are but not so sure.

Dumplings and Dynamite by Shanna Hatfield - Review of the sixth book in the Baker City Brides series

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That infuriating woman is about to blow his cover!

Or does the danger rest in the fact she's stolen his heart?

Widow Hollin Hughes doesn't care how long it takes or the depths of deception required to discover how her husband really died. She's determined to unearth the truth and unravel the mystery surrounding his death. Then a new dynamite man arrives at the mine and throws all her plans off kilter.

With a smile that makes females of any age swoon, Deputy Seth Harter can charm his way into or out of almost anything. When he's sent undercover to Crescent Creek Mine, even the cranky cook seems entirely immune to his rugged appeal, making him wonder if he's losing his touch. Eager to get to the bottom of a series of unexplained deaths, Seth counts on catching the criminals. He just didn't anticipate a tempestuous woman claiming his heart in the process.

Brimming with humor, tidbits from history, and a sweet, unexpected love, don't miss out on a heartwarming romance packed with adventure.

MY  REVIEW

Yet another very enjoyable book from Shanna Hatfield, She keeps the story moving and makes you want to keep reading to see what is going to happen. This could be read as a stand alone but it is much better to read the books in order, you won't be sorry.

If you've read one of Shanna Hatfield's books, you know you have to read them all.

The Blacksmith Brides by Amanda Barratt, Angela K Couch, Pegg Thomas and Jennifer Uhlarik - Review

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HEARTS ARE FORGED BY THE FLAMES OF GENTLE LOVE

Just as steel can be patiently shaped by fire, the hearts of four blacksmiths can be softened by the flames of romance.

Worth Fighting For by Pegg Thomas

1774--PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Meg McCracken steps into Alexander Ogilvie's forge and sparks fly. But courtship is inconvenient when ware is coming and Alexander is prepared to move west.

Forging Forever BY AMANDA BARRATT

1798--CORNWALL ENGLAND

When the actions of Elowyn Brody's father force her into a marriage of convenience with blacksmith Josia Hendrick, she consigns love to a bygone dream.

A Tempered Heart BY ANGELA K COUCH

1861--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

Buried under a debt not his own, Thomas Flynn keeps to himself, until a peculiar boy and his widowed mother show him how empty his life has become.

A Malleable Heart BY JENNIFER UHLARIK

1870--ELVERTON, CALIFORNIA

Bowdrie Allen's hard heart is attracted to the new town laundress. But when his past comes to call, will he resist love's softening or allow his ruined life to be shaped into something of worth?

MY  REVIEW

These authors have given us some heartbreaking stories here! The stories held my interest and I even came close to tears sometimes. This is definitely a MUST READ!

Plain Outsider by Alison Stone - Review

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Caught between her Amish past

and Englisch future...

and in the crosshairs of danger!

Growing up Amish, Deputy Becky Spoth never fathomed she'd become the target of a relentless stalker. She left her Amish community to serve the people of her small hometown---not to become someone's prey. Newcomer Deputy Harrison James is the only one who believes she's in harm's way. Now, her future is in the hands of this handsome stranger.

MY  REVIEW

The action starts out from the first page and just keeps happening. A great job by Alison Stone on this, held my interest and I couldn't put it down. A must read for suspense lovers.

Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton - Review of the first book in A Backyard Farming Mystery series

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Moving to Colorado seemed like a great way to start over. In Carolan Springs, Anne plans to spend her days living a simpler life. But when her neighbor is found dead in his compost pile, trouble comes knocking on Anne's door.

Al the evidence points to Anne's other neighbor, Kandi. As the young woman begs for her help, Anne finds herself thrust into a world of deceit and secrets.

Who had the most to gain from Ralph's death? As the suspect list grows, Anne finds her desire for the simple life may have led her to something sinister.

MY  REVIEW

I had no clue what I was in for when I started reading this book! This author kept me looking for clues as I found myself shaking my head at some of the characters, lol, in this little town. I read this rather quickly as it kept me guessing and I never did figure it out. Oh, and there is one other surprise right at the end, and that isn't what I thought it was either.

Yep, you better grab a copy of this fun cozy mystery.

The Immigrant Brides Collection by Judith Miller, Irene Brand, Kristy Dykes, Nancy J Farrier, Pamela Griffin, JoAnn A Grote, Sally Laity and Janet Spaeth

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Seeking Second Chances

Lofty dreams of a new and better life lured untold thousands to America between 1775 and 1906. Among those "huddled masses yearning to be free" are nine displaced individuals who arrived on American soil and are trying to discover how to pursue happiness, make a home, and secure love.

A displaced Acadian in Capucine: Home to My Heare by Janet Spaeth

A Hessian soldier in The Angel of Nuremberg by Irene Brand

An indentured servant in Freedom's Cry by Pamela Griffin

A Mexican loyalist in Blessed Land by Nancy J Farrier

A Swedish immigrant in Prairie Schoolmarm by JoAnn A Grote

A Chinese slave in The Golden Cord by Judith Miller

A desperate Scottish widow in I Take Thee, a Stranger by Kristy Dykes

A homeless Irish servant in Promises Kept by Sally Laity

A Chinese orphan in The Blessing Basket by Judith Miller

From the four corners of the globe they came, placing their hopes on the American dream. Can they truly find the new life they desire and the freedom to let their hearts soar in love and faith?

MY  REVIEW

Nine wonderful stories about people from many different countries giving up on love, having faith and making a new life. These are not mail-order bride stories but people who have lost love and hope in a new land, sometimes with no place to go but with God working in their lives they find more than they lost sometimes.