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Book one of Tracie Peterson’s Heart of the Frontier series, Treasured Grace, takes us westward in the 1840s. We follow the difficult journey of Grace Martindale and her two younger sisters as they seek a fresh start in Oregon. The reality of frontier life was harsh. I’m reminded that people faced illness and obstacles and … Continue reading "Treasured Grace"

A Note Yet Unsung. Tamera Alexander. New release with your name written all over it. Especially if you love music and love stories and believe women are tremendously valuable in a world where they are frequently passed over. A Note Yet Unsung has all the beauty of a historical fiction novel at its best. The … Continue reading "A Note Yet Unsung"

Jill Eileen Smith’s new release, Redeeming Grace: Ruth’s Story, is amazing. I loved every part of it. As I read, Ruth came alive. Naomi became a real woman. Boaz became even more of a hero. And the love of God became more merciful, more true, more present. Ruth is one of my favorite people in … Continue reading "Redeeming Grace: Ruth’s Story"

Rebecca DeMarino wraps up her “Southold Chronicles” series with To Follow Her Heart: A Novel. In it, we get another look at life during 17th century Long Island for the Horton family and those around them. I don’t have a lot of knowledge about Dutch and English conflicts during this time period, so I think … Continue reading "To Follow Her Heart: A Novel"

Susan May Warren has just released a great new book, Rescue Me. It drew me in from the first page, and I stayed up way too late last night to finish it – but it was worth it! Using drama, suspense, adventure and love, Warren tells a story with an amazingly developed cast of characters. … Continue reading "Rescue Me – New Release by Susan May Warren"