The Fairest Heart by Heather Chapman

The Fairest Heart - Once Upon a Regency #1

Author: Heather Chapman

Published: February 15th, 2019

ASIN: B07NBHD25C

Kindle: 139 pages

FTC FYI: I received an ebook from the author. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Goodreads Summary

Rose Grant doesn't know the world beyond her country home in Hampshire. Banned from a season in London, prohibited from attending social events, forbidden to see her own reflection, and allowed only vetted correspondence—Rose is desperate for a life free from her controlling aunt. When she stumbles into the Duke of Andover and meets his son, the Marquess of Stratfordshire, she discovers new feelings and the possibility of future happiness. Rose begins to see a way out of her dark world—much to her aunt’s dismay.
Lord Colin Weston, the Marquess of Stratfordshire and future Duke of Andover, has met too many pretentious ladies more desirous of his title than his heart to trust easily. When he meets Miss Rose Grant, she seems genuine and kind, and Colin finds himself falling for her much too quickly.
Will Rose and Colin find their happily ever after, or will another’s attempt to poison them against one another prevail?

My review

I really enjoyed this regency retelling of Snow White. Rose is a fantastic character and is kind and good and humble. She truly has a fair heart and lights up those around her. Colin is a fantastic Prince Charming. Prudence, wow, she was evil for sure. So heartless and vindictive. Actually, a perfect villain. This book is a wonderful read and I can’t wait for more books in this series.

4 out of 5 stars. This book is book 1 of the Once Upon a Regency series! All the books will be stand-alone fairytale retellings. 

Purchase links

Amazon e-book FREE on KU or 99 cents to purchase

Author links

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Enduring Promises of the Heart by Valerie Loveless

Enduring Promises of the Heart

Author: Valerie Loveless

Publisher: Cedar Fort

Published: January 8th, 2019

ISBN13: 9781462123070

Paperback/e-book: 240 pages

FTC FYI: I received an ebook from the author. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Goodreads Summary

The small community of Pleasant View is abuzz over Penelope Pottifer's serialized romances in the local paper--and the real identity of the elusive Ms. Pottifer. Meanwhile, young writer Liz Black tries to tell those closest to her about her secret identity, without much success. Liz's characters may have life figured out, but Liz herself doesn't have a script to follow as she navigates her own unique adventures. 

My review

Oh my goodness, this was such a fun book! Wonderful characters and an engaging plot. This book has everything I love it in. Romance, adventure and fun. I enjoyed the creativity of the plot. Each character brought something special to the story. I especially loved Mary. Reading the "paper" was enjoyable too. I look forward to reading more from this author. 

5 out of 5 stars. 

Purchase links

Amazon e-book / Amazon paperback / Deseret Book

Author links

Goodreads / Amazon author page / Twitter

Healing Hearts by Sarah M Eden -- blog tour

Healing Hearts

Author: Sarah M Eden

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Published: Feb 5 2019

ISBN13: 9781629724584

Paperback: 336 pages

FTC FYI: I received an ARC from the publisher. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Goodreads Summary

Wyoming Territory, 1876

As the only doctor in the frontier town of Savage Wells, Gideon MacNamara knows his prospects for a bride are limited. The womenfolk in town are either too young, too old, or already spoken for. So, being a practical man, he decides to take advantage of the matchmaking service of the day—mail-order brides—and sends away for a woman with nursing experience.

When Miriam steps off the stagecoach in Savage Wells, she sees a bright future in front of her. But when the town—and Gideon—meets her, ready for a wedding, her excitement quickly turns to horror. Somehow Dr. MacNamara's message had gotten turned around. He didn’t want a nurse, he wanted a wife. When she refuses to marry him, she finds herself stranded in Savage Wells with some very unhappy townspeople.

But Gideon is not like the other men Miriam has met. Embarrassed by the misunderstanding, he offers her a job, and the two begin an awkward—and often humorous—dance of getting to know each other as they work to care for the people of their town. Romance blossoms between the two, but when a former medical associate of Miriam’s arrives in town, Gideon and the other townsfolk must rally around Miriam to protect her from a dangerous fate. Gideon and Miriam must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts for each other even as buried secrets are brought to light.

My review

Healing Hearts is a gem of a book. It was wonderful being in Savage Wells again. It was like coming home to an old friend. The characters are well written and as charming as I remember them from the first book. Miriam is a lovely addition. She is full of mystery at first and I loved how she entered the heart of the town. The pacing is written perfectly. Gideon was, of course, wonderful. Hawk, Paisley, Cade, essentially. The whole town made this book what it was, Tansy and Andrew. This book is an absolute joy.

5 out of 5 stars

Purchase links

Amazon Kindle / Amazon paperback / Deseret Book / Seagull Book / Barnes and Noble

Author links

Website / Twitter / Facebook Author page / Goodreads / Amazon author page 

Timeless Romance Single: Upon My Heart Forever by Amber Lynn Perry -- cover reveal

I am so excited to show you the newest cover in the TIMELESS line of books.

TIMELESS ROMANCE SINGLE: UPON MY HEART FOREVER

by Amber Lynn Perry

Release date April 30th, 2019

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Just in Time: The Rescue Begins in Delaware by Cheri Pray Earl and Carol Lynch Williams -- blog tour/giveaway

Just in Time: The Rescue Begins in Delaware

Authors: Cheri Pray Earl and Carol Lynch Williams

Publisher: Mirror Press

Published: Feb 12, 2019

e-book/paperback: 147 pages

ISBN13: 9781938301742

FTC FYI: I received an e-book copy from the publisher, all views and opinions expressed are my own.

Summary

Dover, Delaware 1776: George and Gracie need to rescue their parents. Instead they find themselves time-traveling into the middle of the American Revolution. Not only that, but one of the twins changes into an animal with each time travel. This time Gracie is a horse. They end up helping Caesar Rodney make his famous ride into Philadelphia to vote “yes” for the Declaration of Independence. But time is running out to rescue their parents. 

JUST IN TIME series: 
Sweet Secrets in Pennsylvania 
Wizard of Menlo Park, New Jersey 
A Dangerous Day in Georgia 

Goodreads

Amazon e-book FREE on KU / Amazon Paperback

My review

The Rescue Begins in Delaware is a very cute, brother and sister to the rescue of their parents book. This book reads very fast and is a fun adventure story. I loved how the end of the book had fun facts about a real character in the story and the state the kids visited. I enjoyed how the kids had to "return" the items their parents took from history before they could get them back. 

This book is a fun start to the series!

4 out of 5 stars.

About the authors

About the Authors:

Cheri Pray Earl graduated with her master's degree in creative writing from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1995 and has taught creative writing and literature courses for the BYU Honors Program and the English Department for more than 25 years. She was awarded BYU Honors Professor of the Year in 2005 which she brags about every chance she gets. Cheri writes the middle-grade novel series, Just In Time, with Carol Lynch Williams and published a non-fiction children’s book for American Girl in 2009, co-authored with the late Rick Walton. But in real life she writes young adult and adult novels. She won her first real writing contest, the Utah Original Writing Competition, in 1994 for her YA novel, Flat Like Me, and took Honorable Mention in 1997 for her YA novel, The Swan. She’s currently working on an adult mystery novel and a contemporary adult novel. Cheri’s most recent children’s book, Mr. Dietsche, is a middle-grade novel based on her childhood in Dodge City, Kansas that her agent, Steve Fraser from JDLIT, is this very minute shopping around. That’s Secret Agent Steve.

See more of Cheri's stories at dustingforfingerprints.wordpress.com

Carol Lynch Williams is the author of more than 30 books for middle grade and young adult readers. Her novels include The Chosen One, Never that Far, Messenger and Never Said. Her most recent book is the novelization of the movie Once I Was a Beehive. Carol has an MFA from Vermont College in Writing for Children and Young Adults and teaches creative writing at BYU. She runs Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers, a week-long writing conference for the not-faint-of-heart writer (www.wifyr.com). As well she is a mentor for those who want to write for kids and teens. Her best creative effort, however, are her five daughters.  

Twitter Cheri Pray Earl https://twitter.com/cheriearl

Twitter Carol Lynch Williams https://twitter.com/Carol_writer928

Blog tour schedule

Feb 18: Bloggin' Bout Books / Peggy Urry Writer

Feb 19: Min Reads and Reviews

Feb 20: LDS Writer Mom

Feb 21: My Book a Day

Feb 22: Literary Time Out / The Bibliophile Files

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Bloodline by Kathi Oram Peterson -- blog tour/giveaway

Bloodline

Author: Kathi Oram Peterson

Publisher: Covenant

Published: February 1st, 2019

ISBN13: 9781524409234

Paperback: 256 pages

FTC FYI: I received a paperback copy from the publisher. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Goodreads Summary

France, 1371. The old Queen of France lies on her deathbed with a secret she will take to her grave: there is one true heir to the throne, one who would have the power to ally France and Scotland. But after her death, all that will be left are a few shreds of evidence revealing the stunning identity of her successor.

Flight attendant Skye Armstrong has heard the voice of warning before, and as she’s returning home from London, she recognizes the feeling of dread that accompanies her sixth sense. Walking from the airport terminal to get to her car, she pauses in the middle of the road. Her hesitation gives a Good Samaritan the split second he needs to pull her out of the path of a speeding car, saving her life. But her misfortunes are just beginning. When she arrives home, she discovers that Auntie Marjorie has been kidnapped, and cryptic instructions have been left behind: Skye must retrieve the contents of a safe deposit box and deliver it to the captors . . . No police. Her feelings of dread return.

What Skye discovers in the bank box is baffling: a single page. The ancient document is certainly valuable, and with no time to lose, she goes to the rendezvous to discover the next step. A cell phone rings beneath a park bench. She answers the call, and on the screen is a picture of Auntie, unconscious. Now the kidnapper demands Skye find two more pages or her aunt will die.

What secrets are hidden within the illuminated pages, and who believes they are worth killing for? And what role does the Good Samaritan play in all of it?

My review

Bloodline is a non-stop thrill ride. I enjoyed this book a lot. It seemed that poor Skye found herself in one bad situation to the next. I thought the pacing was written well and the characters were mysterious and always kept me guessing. There was no one to trust and I enjoyed that!

4 out of 5 stars.

Author links

Amazon author page / Goodreads / Website

Purchase links

Amazon ebook / Amazon paperback / Deseret Book / Seagull Book

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Beneath an Italian Sky by Stacy Henrie - cover reveal

Check out this lovely cover for the next book in the An American Heiress series by Stacy Henrie.

BENEATH AN ITALIAN SKY is coming soon!

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