Rebecca Reviews ~ Enchanting Nicholette (The Everstone Chronicles #5) by Dawn Crandall

Kindle Edition

Expected publication: June 19th 2018

While Enchanting Nicholette does not release as a separately published work until this fall, it is part of Timeless Love, a 7-novella romance collection that will only be available until the first week of July, and then it will be "unpublished" from sell sites. *The ebook edition of the collection will remain on the buyer’s device after the ebook is disbanded.

And then all of the novellas and short stories in the collection will be published separately in print and ebook! Look up each author for sneak peeks of all the gorgeous covers for these upcoming novellas!

All proceeds from the sale of this collection will be donated to the LiveStrong Foundation.

Enjoy seven romances through the ages in this Timeless Love limited time ebook. An open invitation to fall in love with the writing styles of a few new-to-you multi-published authors of your favorite Christian romance eras.

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Paperback, 176 pages

Expected publication: October 9th 2018 by Whitaker House

About Enchanting Nicholette
 
In this captivating novella by Dawn Crandall, Nicholette Everstone is already a widow at the age of twenty-two: her husband was murdered on their wedding day. She has just returned to Boston after two years of mourning in Europe. Although her husband was loving, the marriage was an arranged one, and Nicholette would like to wed again--this time for love...and to someone safe

As she acclimates to life in Back Bay again, Nicholette meets someone she can't help but fall for. But when she learns of the danger and sacrifices Cal Hawthorne takes on for the safety of others, will her heart be strong enough to keep her fears of "what if" at bay?

Rebecca's Review
4.5 STARS!!!
 
"Rescuing a falling beauty . . . wasn't exactly what I was looking for . . . but it was an added pleasure."

"My whole life had fallen apart two years ago, and I didn't know how to put it back together", muses Nicholette, Mrs. William Everstone; widowed at twenty-two years of age on her wedding day. Now back in Boston after two years of mourning away the days through-out Europe, Nicholette's precocious young sister-in-law is tutoring her in the art of flirtation, citing "lesson number one"; "don't be shy about wanting to marry again". How could either of them have known that a potential "him" could make Nicholette's embarrassing fall off of a bookstore ladder so romantic?

Cal Hawthorne, dubbed "Mr. Hinted Smiles", is innocently accompanying his sister in Brittle Brattle Books store, when a lovely apparition appears across the room. Nicholette Everstone. Rumors were that she had returned from Europe, but Cal doubts that she even remembers meeting him in years past, so focused was she on her upcoming nuptials to an Everstone; while Cal surreptitiously focused on Nicholette. But now? Cal's life is rather complicated.

"You don't need scores of suitors. You need only one . . . if he's the right one". - Louisa May Alcott Has Nicholette found "the one", or is she in for another tragic disappointment? May her "help come from the Lord".

I received a copy of this novella from the publisher. The opinions stated are entirely my own. 

Rebecca is a graduate of Bryan College with a degree in Christian Education, and is currently serving at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, North Carolina as the Director of Children's Ministry. With nearly 28 years of experience in her field, she has had many opportunities to use her love of reading and writing in creative ways across the generations. A wife, mother of four "nearly" grown children, and grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren, Rebecca has been able to return to her love of reading and more recently reviewing, with a renewed passion for the "beauty of story".

~Happy Reading~

 

Rebecca Reviews ~ Blind Betrayal by Nancy Mehl

Paperback, 320 pages

Published April 17th 2018 by Bethany House Publishers

U.S. Marshal Casey Quinn is tasked with escorting a reporter to testify before a grand jury regarding a missing environmentalist. At first, the assignment seems routine. But when it becomes dangerously clear that there's more to the story than anyone knows, Casey and two other marshals--one a man from her past--will have to do whatever it takes to survive.

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Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband, Norman, and her very active puggle, Watson. First published in 2001, she has now authored nine books, including an omnibus mystery collection, Cozy in Kansas, which contains three of her previously published Ivy Towers mysteries. Book three in the series, For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls, won the American Christian Fiction Writers Mystery Book of the Year award. Nancys main writing interests lie in mystery although her new Harmony Series leans more toward the romantic suspense genre. Nancy runs a HUD program for the city of Wichita and is president of a volunteer organization, Wichita Homebound Outreach. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Kansas Authors Club. You can find out more about Nancy by visiting her Web site at: www.nancymehl.com


Rebecca's Review
3.5 stars
" . . . .Casey was concerned that once he walked out the door, she might never see him again. And she wasn't ready to let that happen. Not yet."

U. S. Marshal Casey Sloane really doesn't have time to analyze her opinion about teaming with Deputy U. S. Marshal E. J. Queen again; their friendship having been severed when a relationship with a mutual friend went terribly wrong. Now they are tasked with delivering a witness to Washington, D. C. in order to testify before a grand jury; reporter Valerie Bennett's testimony regarding a senator's supposed ties to terrorism being crucial to the government's case.

From the very beginning, everything goes wrong about Valerie's transfer into the hands of the F. B. I. The Marshal's office in St. Louis is bombed leaving their supervisor incoherent and near death, transportation plans have to be hastily re-calibrated and their destination now remains unknown. E. J. and Casey are virtually flying blind into the face of an enemy whose tentacles appear to be everywhere. Honesty and apology have their place, but it's prayer that comes to the rescue.

Hang on to the edge of your couch, as you read this fast-paced plunge into the abyss of deep, dark abominations.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions stated are entirely my own.

Rebecca is a graduate of Bryan College with a degree in Christian Education, and is currently serving at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, North Carolina as the Director of Children's Ministry. With nearly 28 years of experience in her field, she has had many opportunities to use her love of reading and writing in creative ways across the generations. A wife, mother of four "nearly" grown children, and grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren, Rebecca has been able to return to her love of reading and more recently reviewing, with a renewed passion for the "beauty of story".

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~Happy Reading~

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Rebecca Reviews ~ Together Forever (Orphan Train #2) by Jody Hedlund

Paperback, 384 pages

Published May 1st 2018 by Bethany House Publishers

About the Book

Marianne Neumann became a placing agent with the Children's Aid Society with one goal: to find her lost sister. Her fellow agent, Andrew Brady, is a former schoolteacher with a way with children and a hidden past. As they team up placing orphans in homes in Illinois, they grow ever closer . . . until a shocking tragedy changes one of their lives forever.

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Rebecca's Review

4 STARS!!

" 'Go away!' . . .. . . But the steps grew nearer. 'Don't come around the desk. Please . . .. ' "

Not the most traditional of introductions, but maybe it was just meant to be, that Marianne Neumann and Andrew Brady should happen to meet under such entertaining circumstances. Both were employed as placing agents with the Children's Aid Society of New York, and on the eve of an important cross country trip; chaperoning a train car full of orphans who were anxiously anticipating placements within families through-out small Illinois railroad towns.

Whereas Andrew appears lighthearted and impulsive, Marianne feels cautious and reserved, viewing the trip as an opportunity to search for a much beloved sister, who had virtually disappeared. As the miles disappear behind them, their hours of close proximity forge an invisible bond of attraction, between themselves and the children, making the decisions ahead of them all the more painful. Sometimes loving means letting go and often times "courage takes many forms". Thankfully, there is a God "whose strength is made perfect in weakness".

A lovely historical with plenty of blush rendering romance!

I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. The opinions state are entirely my own.

Rebecca is a graduate of Bryan College with a degree in Christian Education, and is currently serving at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, North Carolina as the Director of Children's Ministry. With nearly 28 years of experience in her field, she has had many opportunities to use her love of reading and writing in creative ways across the generations. A wife, mother of four "nearly" grown children, and grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren, Rebecca has been able to return to her love of reading and more recently reviewing, with a renewed passion for the "beauty of story".


If you've read the book, we would love to know what you think in the comments! 

 ~Happy Reading~   

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Review ~ Falling for You by Becky Wade

Paperback, 368 pages

Published May 1st 2018 by Bethany House Publishers

Willow Bradford is content taking a break from modeling to run her family's inn until she comes face-to-face with NFL quarterback Corbin Stewart, the man who broke her heart--and wants to win her back. When a decades-old missing-persons case brings them together, they're forced to decide whether they can risk falling for one another all over again.

About Becky

During her childhood in California, Becky frequently produced homemade plays starring her sisters, friends, and cousins. These plays almost always featured a heroine, a prince, and a love story with a happy ending. She's been a fan of all things romantic ever since.

Becky and her husband lived overseas in the Caribbean and Australia before settling in Dallas, Texas. It was during her years abroad that Becky's passion for reading turned into a passion for writing. She published three historical romances with Avon Books, then put her career on hold for several years to care for her three kids, then recently returned to writing sheerly for the love of it. She felt led to move to the genre of contemporary Christian romance and couldn’t be more thrilled with it.

These days Becky can be found failing but trying to keep up with her housework, sweating at the gym, carting her kids around town, playing tennis, hunched over her computer, eating chocolate, or collapsed on the sofa watching TV with her husband.

Connect with Becky: 

Website: www.beckywade.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorbeckywade/ 

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The prequel novella, Then Came You, is FREE on Kindle @ Amazon

 

My Review

4 STARS!!!

I have been chewing on this review for over a week now and still am not sure how to go about doing the book justice. The struggles that Willow and Corbin have are incredibly plausible. Falling for You is full of deep hurt, passion, real life struggle with temptation, sin, forgiveness, and love. I enjoyed the insight into Willow’s personality as the oldest sibling. The relationship between the three sisters is extremely lifelike. At times open and honest, others not so much but through it all they can depend on one another to be there.

Corbin’s new faith in Christ, trying to understand the tenets of it and live by them, strikes a chord of familiarity within me. It is not easy in the beginning when you to come to faith as an adult. Change in attitude takes time. Learning to rely on the Holy Spirit to teach can be challenging but the rewards are great, which Corbin will sort of discover. I wish he had more page time but it is about the Bradford sisters, after all.

Searching for the missing aunt was truly one of the most enjoyable parts of the story for me! My first love is mystery/suspense and Wade wrote these elements superbly.

Fans of contemporary romance will enjoy this second full length book in The Bradford Sisters series. I was provided a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. A review was not required. No compensation has been received.

~Happy Reading~