Once Upon A Prince by Rachel Hauck

Can an ordinary girl fall in love with a king in waiting? Well, if you ask Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge the answer would be yes. But if you ask Susanna Truitt the answer might be no. When she meets "Nate Kenneth" she thinks he is an ordinary guy and the attraction grows - on both sides. But he has responsibilities, and when his father, the King, passes away "Nate" abruptly leaves for home, which is thousands of miles away. Having discovered who he really is shortly before he leaves Susanna is okay with his departure. But is her heart? Is his? He knows his duty. He knows what he SHOULD do. He knows what he can't do. But his heart is telling him otherwise so when Susanna shows up at his coronation will he ignore her in favor of duty or will the sparks fly? Will they get the fairy tale happily ever after?

The author has done a wonderful job of taking the fairy tale romance in an adult direction with all of the feelings and frustrations that go along with duty and expectations. Along with that we get a bit of the story history that only enhances the overall plot of the book.

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who wants to live a fairy tale - even if it is only in the pages of a book. Or is it?

The Gift Of Love by Amy Clipston

How do I put into words how good this book is. Yes, it is the story of one woman's relentless efforts to help the man she loves but it is also so much more. Amy Clipston digs deep and gives the reader insight not only into what is happening in her life but the feelings she experiences as well as those in her family. I never dreamed when I read Amy's Facebook posts that the struggle her family was facing with her husbands kidney issues were that overwhelming. Amy never let it show and all I can say is the Grace of God gave both her and her family the strength to get through their trials.

There was a lot in this book I personally related to. Maybe there will be something you will relate to as well. Don't miss this book. It is a true treasure. Thank you Amy Clipston for sharing your life with your readers. This reader has been truly blessed.

A Plain Love Song by Kelly Irvin

Talk about a tug of war! Poor Adah can't make up her mind. Does she want to do what's right or does she want to follow her heart? She has always had a talent for writing songs and when the opportunity comes to explore where that talent might take her will she leave everything and everyone in her quiet Amish community behind to make that a reality? Or will she just stay home and do what she knows she should do and wonder what could have been. Such a tough decision.

How all of this plays out is a wonderful book and Ms. Irvin does a great job of making the reader understand what Adah is sacrificing if she pursues her music. Can you go home again? Well, I guess that depends on if you leave home in the first place.

I highly recommend this book. I was given a review copy by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

All Things Hidden by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse

Talk about baggage! Just about everyone in this book had some kind of hidden agenda, hence the title. I enjoyed reading about how some of the Alaska territory came to be and the hardships they had to endure. It was hard to pick a favorite character in this book. They were all so likable - well except for one nuisance of a character who was not only a pest but not a nice guy either! Okay, make that two characters - I forgot about Gertrude!

Gwyn and her doctor father love Alaska and will do what needs to be done to make the Matanuska Project a success. Will the arrival of Dr. Jeremiah Vaughan help or hinder that success? Especially after they discover his connection to their family. Oh and what secrets Dr. Vaughan has! I think my favorite person was Nasnana. In her quiet Alaskan way she endeared herself to me and I know you will love her too.

I really enjoyed this book. It has page after page of nonstop action and the twists and turns the plot takes will keep you turning pages long into the night. I highly recommend this book.

I was given a copy of this book by Bethany House in exchange for an honest review.

A Shining Light by Judith Miller

I really enjoyed this book, it had everything a good book has and grabbed my interest from the first page. Right from the beginning the reader becomes involved with Andrea and her son. What an energetic boy he is too, so full of questions and curiosity! When Andrea learns her husband was lost at sea she is both happy and sad and sets out to start a new life on her fathers farm. But what waits for her there is both a surprise and a disappointment. She soon sees God's hand at work and finds there is a silver lining in everything, even if there are large bumps in the road.

I really enjoy reading a book that builds the suspense while moving the story along at a good pace. This book does that. While some of the things that happened were predictable, how they happened were not. I have read several books by this author, both on her own and in collaboration with other authors, and I have enjoyed them all very much. I look forward to the next book by this author.

I was given a review copy of this book by netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

Minding Molly by Leslie Gould

I enjoyed this book as I have the first 2 in the series. There were a few "hold your breath" moments which made the story richer. Molly just can't seem to stop being a control freak. She has to be in charge and in control but doesn't start to realize it until a chain of events happen that make her understand what she has been doing. A lot of that is courtesy of her younger sister who is resentful of always being to what to do and when to do it. Unfortunately for Molly this control issue of hers could jeopardize her future with a certain horse trainer. Throughout the book Molly seesaws back and forth wondering what is the best path for her. All the while she is worried about her Mamm's health and losing the farm. Once she decides to let God be in control of her future she starts to realize what she has been like through the eyes of others and sets about making things right.

I recommend this book if you are looking for an easy read with not a lot of suspense. I look forward to the next book by this author. I was given a review copy by netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

Plots and Pans by Kelly Eileen Hake

I liked the overall story although there were parts of it that seemed a little unrealistic. For instance, Jessalyn comes home after several years at boarding school to find she has an Aunt she never knew about who is of mixed color living in her house as a cook and she immediately takes to this woman like she has known her all her life. I think, back in the 1800's there might not have been that immediate acceptance. Also, the romance between Jess and Tucker had a lot of bumps that seemed to go away awfully quickly. I did really enjoy the romance between Miss Desta (the Aunt) and Ralph. I wish that could have been explored a little more. Overall it was a good read, held my interest and kept me entertained. I would recommend this book.

I was given a review copy of this book by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.