Here
are all of the novels I have read this quarter!
How to Catch a Prince
How to Catch a Prince, the third book in
Rachel Hauck’s Royal Wedding series,
is one of my favorite books I’ve read this quarter. It was such a sweet,
romantic novel that was the perfect conclusion to this series. I already cannot
wait to read it again!
The Brickmaker’s Bride
Although
I did enjoy this novel to a certain degree, there were quite a few things that
bothered me about the storyline, characters, and way that the book was written.
I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it unless those type of things don’t bother
you, if you’re already a fan of Judith Miller and want to read this and find
out for yourself, or if you don’t mind reading books like that anyway.
A Most Inconvenient Marriage
This
was the first novel I had ever read by Regina Jennings, and I loved it! It made
me an immediate fan of her writing. This book was funny and sweet and left my
heart melted in a puddle by the end. I would definitely read it again, and know
that I am anticipating reading more of her novels in the future!
For Such a Time
Kate
Breslin’s debut novel, For Such a Time,
was another book that made me an immediate follower of the author. This World
War II based version of Esther was by far one of my new favorite novels, and I
would recommend it to anyone. It is intriguing, mysterious, and sweet, and I
just know you would love it.
A Worthy Pursuit
Since I
have already read almost every book by Karen Witemeyer, I knew I would love
this novel, but I didn’t realize it would quickly become another one of my
favorites. I was captivated by every page, loved the mysterious aspect to it,
and completely fell for the characters and their love story.
Lady Maybe
I love
Julie Klassen’s work. Everything she writes is amazing, and this novel was no
exception. It had so many unexpected twists and turns, and I just loved the
happy ending. Besides, the characters and setting were absolutely amazing.
The Curiosity Keeper
Sarah
E. Ladd is another one of my favorite authors. She does an amazing job of
spinning captivating historical romances that are impossible to put down, and
this book was no exception. Add to that the mysterious aspect of it, and you’ve
got yourself a book you’re sure to enjoy.
The Colonel’s Lady
This
was the first book I had ever read by Laura Frantz, but it quickly became one
of my favorite novels, which added her to my list of favorite novels. This book
was super intriguing and sweet, and I loved all of the twists and turns it
took. It easily became one of the best Revolutionary War era novels I have ever
read.
The Decision
Although
I have been a fan of Wanda E. Brunstetter’s work in the past, I am sorry to say
I did not enjoy this novel. At all. The plotline was slow and a bit
uninteresting, the characters were extremely difficult to like, and the
ending—while unpredictable—was not at all happy or enjoyable. I was very
disappointed with this novel, so I would not necessarily recommend it.
Not By Sight
Kate
Breslin’s sophomore novel, Not By Sight,
wowed me just as much as her first. It was such a sweet, intriguing novel that
had one of the best love stories I have ever read. And the mystery aspect of it
just put this book over the top for me.
The Captive Maiden
I love,
love, loved this book!!! Melanie Dickerson writes THE BEST fairy-tale
retellings that are always full of gripping scenes and breathtaking romances,
and this novel was one of the best examples of that. I read the entire thing in
one sitting simply because as soon as I would try to put it down, I would pick
it right back up!
Murder Freshly Baked
As the
third book in Vannetta Chapman’s Amish
Villiage Mysteries series, I knew coming in that this would most likely be
an excellent book, since I read the first two that is. I didn’t expect,
however, that it would be as intense as it was, or that they mystery would be
quite that hard to figure out. I definitely enjoyed this book, and was sad to
see the series come to an end.
Sweetwater Gap
I
recently became a huge fan of Denise Hunter’s, and this book reminded me just
why I love her writing. It had such a heart-wrenching storyline that captivated
me from the start and made me weep for the main characters as the story went
on.
Brightest and Best
Although
this book started out very slowly for me, I really did come to enjoy it,
especially as I got deeper and deeper into the heart of the Amish’s struggle
with the public school system. The history that filled this novel was
wonderful, and I loved the romance that went along with it.
Your Best Happily Ever After
This
was the first non-fic I had ever reviewed, but I must say I enjoyed it
immensely and loved having the chance to review such an inspiring book. Ginger
Kolbaba’s tips on how to have your best happily ever after were all things I
immediately wanted to put into practice, and her funny quips and stories made
this a book I know I will read again and again.
The Prayer Box
This
was the first book I had ever read by Lisa Wingate, and I must say I was
pleasantly surprised. I quickly fell in love with her writing style, the
storyline, and the characters, and knew that I had found another author for my
favorites list.
The Lost Heiress
Roseanna
M. White has been one of my absolute favorite authors for quite some time
now—ever since I read her Culper Ring
series—so I knew that I would really enjoy this book. I am happy to say that I
was not disappointed. This novel was absolutely amazing, every last bit of it
was captivating and swoon worthy, and I cannot wait to read the rest of the
series as it comes out.
A Lady of Esteem
A Lady of Esteem is the e-short prequel
to Kristi Ann Hunter’s Hawthorne House
series, and was the first book she ever published. I stumbled upon it by chance
one day, and immediately fell in love with Kristi Ann’s writing and the
Hawthorne family. This short novel was super cute and funny, and I really felt
like it told the whole story without rushing it too much, although I would have
loved to hear more about its main characters.
A Noble Masquerade
The
first book in Kristi Ann Hunter’s Hawthorne
House series, I began anticipating this novel as soon as I began A Lady of Esteem. When I finally got a
chance to read this novel—right before it released—I was ecstatic, and I
immediately fell in love with the story. I already loved the Hawthorne family,
but as I got to know the other main character, I loved him as well. This book
was the perfect debut novel for Kristi Ann, and I cannot wait to read all about
the rest of the Hawthornes.
The Chase
A super
sweet book about trusting God with your happily ever after, The Chase by Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky was
the second non-fic I finished/reviewed this year. I really enjoyed reading
about how Kyle and Kelsey advise young girls to trust God, chase after Him, and
then when the time is right let their Prince Charming chase after them. It really
was a God-inspired book, and I really applaud them for taking the time to write
something that will be such a great source of inspiration for young women
around the world.
Falling Like Snowflakes
As I said
earlier, I am a HUGE fan of Denise Hunter’s. So, when I heard she was coming
out with a new series, I practically jumped up and down with excitement. I almost
immediately hurried to preorder this novel, and I anxiously waited for it until
it released a few weeks ago. I devoured this book, loved every single bit of
it, and promptly ordered another copy to send to my friend for her birthday. This
book is that good.
The Selection
Although
I typically stick to Christian novels when it comes to any type of fiction, I took
a chance on Kiara Cass when it came to this novel, and I ended up enjoying it
immensely. Because there was a little bit of language in this book, I would not
necessarily recommend it, but I definitely did like the way Kiara set up her
futuristic version of our world.
The Elite
Since I
enjoyed the first novel in the series, I picked up this second book in The
Selection series by Kiara Cass, and I have to say I liked this one as well.
Although I’m not entirely sure I agree with all the twists and turns she took
throughout this book, I am looking forward to being able to finish this series.
When Mercy Rains
I have
been a fan of Kim Vogel Sawyer for quite some time now, so I was sure I would
enjoy this series. What I didn’t expect, however, was just how touching this
novel would be. It was so sweet and inspiring, and I absolutely loved the
storyline.
When Grace Sings
I
(obviously) loved this second novel in the series as well, and was very pleased
with how Kim Vogel Sawyer continued the previous themes in this book, while
still creating this novel a story of its own. I really loved getting the chance
to continue to get to know the Zimmerman family, and I cannot wait to read the
final book in this series as soon as I get the chance.
The Governess of Highland Hall
Another
debut novel, this was (obviously) the first book I had ever read by Carrie
Turansky. I immediately fell in love with her early 20th century
historical, and with the many characters she introduced in this novel. It was
such a sweet, interesting story that made me a definite fan of Carrie’s.
The Daughter of Highland Hall
As the
second book by Carrie Turansky, I knew a little more about what I was getting
into when I picked up this novel. I already loved one of the main characters—I had
met her in the previous novel—and I quickly fell for the other, and their story
together. Now I cannot wait for the final book in the series!
The Promise of Palm Grove
This
was such a cute, sweet little book that was such fun, fluffy reading to fill my
summer. I really enjoy the way Shelley Shepard Gray spins her Amish stories,
and that, added to some loveable characters, made for a wonderful series that I
have been enjoying.
The Proposal at Siesta Key
The
second book in Shelley Shepard Gray’s Amish
Brides of Pinecraft series, The
Proposal at Siesta Key is my favorite one so far, even though I’ve only
read two. It was just as sweet, cute, and fluffy as the one before it, but I liked
the love story just a little bit better. Or a lot. Either way, this was another
enjoyable summer read.
And
those are the books I’ve read this quarter! What about you? How many books have
you read the last three months?
Happy
Fall!
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Not By Sight looks like an interesting read. Thanks for sharing on all of these though, it has been awhile since I read Julie Klassen.
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Garay Treasures
It really is! I loved reading almost every book on this list! Julie Klassen is wonderful, I have read everything she has ever written! Thanks for hosting!!!
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