A Good Book and Cup of Tea

Engraved on the Heart by Tara Johnson is a novel set during the Civil War. Living in Savannah, Georgia during this tumultuous time Keziah Montgomery is not your typical Southern belle. Her dedicated Confederate family cling to their southern roots and she is forced to trail along until a classmate comes back into her life challenging her to think of others. Her prayer becomes, “Lord I want to make a difference. Help me to make a difference.” And her life is changed forever! T

The Ladies of Ivy Cottage by Julie Klassen is the second book in the Tales from Ivy Hill series. The women of the village are encouraging Miss Rachel Ashford to set up a circulating library with the many books that were left to her by her late father. As she begins to sort through the different books that the villagers also donate she stumbles upon a mystery. With the help of an ex-suitor Rachel searches for clues. Mercy Grove, Rachel’s hostess, is resigned to being a spinste

Cold Fear is the fifth book in the Cold Harbor suspense series by Susan Sleeman. Recording artist Leah Kent, calls on her ex-boyfriend, Riley Glen to help protect her from a stalker. When women start turning up murdered, Leah is the prime suspect. Can Riley protect her and also prove her innocence? Talk about intense, this story was packed with moments of nail-biting suspense. When you pick up a story by Susan you know that you are in for a suspenseful ride. She doesn’t disap

A Promise Forged by Cara Putman is the third book in the Buckeye Promises series formerly known as the Ohio Brides series. Kat Miller is chosen to play for the All-American Girls Professional Softball League. A league started by Mr. Wrigley to try to bring in some money since a lot of the male players had been called to join the war. Kat struggles with fitting in with the other jealous players, the long road trips and constant practices. Then there’s the reporter who wants to

Protected Secrets by Heather Woodhaven is a Love Inspired Suspense novel. U.S. Marshal Delaney Patton is the lead agent for the protection of Bruce Walker and his adopted daughter. Bruce witnessed the murder of a security guard and is now the target for the criminals. As Delaney gets to know the father and daughter she’s in danger of loosing her heart, but she has a secret. She suspects that Winnie is the child that she gave up for adoption when she was born. Before Delaney c

Out of the Ordinary by Jen Turano is the second book in the Apart From the Crowd series. This story continues the saga of the neglected and often shunned Wallflower group of high society. Although this book started out a little slow for me I was able to get “into” the storyline fairly early and it turned out to be another great story from Jen. There were so many good laugh-out-loud scenes with Gertrude and Harrison. By the time I finished the story I felt that I was part of t