Finding Margo by Jen Turano

Who would have ever thought a book with a duck falling through the sunroof of a car would be so good! Yes, I said a duck. That is just the beginning of a chain of events no one saw coming. There are subtle hints that lead the reader to think of a direction the book may be going in but the twists and turns are not expected.

I loved this book. It held my interest and kept me turning pages to find out what happened next. As near as I can tell this is book 1 in a 3 book series. It doesn't say that but it would only make sense. I loved the plot of this book. It is different from most of the.books I have read lately and very well done. I highly recommend this book.

The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies

I loved this book! I wasn't sure when I read the title if I would but from the first page the book grabbed my attention and never let go. This book is full of detail and the reader can actually picture themselves there. I thought at one point fairly early I had the whole story figured out but boy was I wrong! I don't like books that are predictable and this one seemed to be going that way but took a whole new direction I wasn't expecting. It kept me turning pages!

I can honestly say I liked every character in this book. There were times though when I really wanted to just take Verity and shake her! The descriptions of the land and the people of that time period were rich and colorful and the reader can get lost in the vastness of this plantation and the wealth it held.

I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for another from this author. I was given a copy of this book by Blogging For Books in exchange for an honest review.

Fatal Frost by Nancy Mehl

Amazing! This book kept me turning pages when my eyes just wanted to close! I couldn't put it down. The suspense and need to know what happened next kept me up long after my bedtime but it was so worth it.

There were a lot of characters in this book but they were well defined and easy to follow. It was a fast paced story that held this readers interest from the first page. The author did a great job of showing the personalities of the characters and the reader is easily able to pick out the good guys from the bad - or are they? Every time I thought I had it I was wrong.

This book is well worth the money. You won't be sorry. I was given a copy of this book by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.

A Heart Most Certain by Melissa Jagears

Melissa Jagears does not disappoint in her newest book! This book is full of twists and turns that keeps the reader turning pages. I had a hard time putting this book down.

Lydia King is caught between a rock and a hard place. She is being forced to marry - if she ever accepts his proposal - a wealthy politician but her heart is being tugged in another direction. Frustration is not the word as she tries to do her future mother-in-laws bidding by securing a donation from the wealthiest man in town who has a reputation for being a miser. The surprises don't stop for Lydia as she is constantly in awe of all the things Nicholas does that no one knows about. Can this man really be all the rumors say he is? She is just not sure.

This book is a must read and one I highly recommend. I was given a copy by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

A Beauty Refined by Tracie Peterson

You know that book you find excuses to keep reading? Well, this is that book, or at least one of them. I kept finding excuses to sit down and read just a "few" more pages. I can honestly say I was sorry to see the book end but really there was nothing left to say, at least in this book. Now if the author wanted to continue with this family that would be okay too! There are more stories here!

In the beginning of the book I did not like Phoebe too much. Spoiled, pampered, and oh so proper. By the end of the book she had come to life and I really enjoyed watching her transform into someone I liked very much. Now Ian, I liked him from the beginning. Down to earth, hard working. But the one who stole my heart was Kenny. You will see why. Each character in this book is well defined and explained. The author does a wonderful job of making her characters come to life. And the story! Oh boy what a story! It will keep you turning pages I promise!

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Bethany House Publishers and Tracie Peterson for a wonderful and highly recommended book

An Elegant Facade by Kristi Ann Hunter

I really enjoyed the story in this book although at times I just wanted to yell at Lady Georgina to wake up and see what was right in front of her. But no, she was so preoccupied with hiding her secret and making a good match to secure her future she couldn't, or wouldn't because of his station in life, see the wonderful man Colin was. Instead she tried her best to avoid him to no avail and he enjoyed sparring with her.

If you enjoy historical romance then this is the book for you! I was given a copy by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This was the first book I have read by this author but it won't be the last.

Saving The Marquise's Granddaughter by Carrie Fancett Pagels

Oh my what a story! Forbidden romance set among turbulent times in history.

I am not a history person but the way the history was woven into the story let's the reader get lost in the story without realizing they are getting a history lesson. I really connected with these characters, a privileged young lady and a hard working young man. The story of their plight - and fight - was a page turner until the very end. Readers will fall in love with Suzanne and Johan and be cheering for them through the whole book.

I recommend this book if you are looking for a good story with a bit of history woven in. I was given a copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.