A Good Book and Cup of Tea

In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh is a stand-alone novel. When Brielle Bayo learns that she is a princess, she travels to the island off the coast of Africa to meet her grandfather. Will she accept her royal responsibilities or abdicate the throne? This is the story of Brielle’s struggle to make a decision regarding her life as a royal. The storyline was very predictable. It had the feel of a movie from a few years ago. The names were hard to pronounce. I did like the char

Shadowed Loyalty by Roseanna M. White is a stand-alone novel set during the Roaring Twenties. Sabina Mancari has always known that her father was a mob boss but she didn’t pay that much attention until she is caught in the cross-fire. Usually, stories are written from the perspective of outside of the Mafia looking in but this story is written from the inside looking out. To me this was a big departure from Ms. White’s usual writing style. I felt like this was more of a secul

Corner Booth by Chautona Havig is a very insightful, inspirational look at our own self-worth. When Carlie Denham asks to sit at Dean Sager’s booth to avoid a long wait for a table, she never imagined how her life would be altered. She chatters about her life and he never says a word, just listens. But he begins to learn things about himself as he quietly encourages Carlie. If we could all realize our own self-worth, that we are created in God’s image, we would all be a lot h

A Rose for the Resistance by Angela K. Couch is the fifth book in the multi-author Heroines of WWll series. How will Rosalie Barrieau keep her brother safe when he wants to join the French resistance? Will the town of Sainte Mere Eglise ever be free from German occupation? When Rosalie is given the responsibility of caring for a downed British pilot, she must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for freedom. When faced with so much pain and suffering Rosalie was able t

Death Valley Hideout by Dana Mentink is the fourth book in her Love Inspired Suspense Desert Justice series. Willow Duke is babysitting Tony Ortega’s kids. When all their lives are threatened, she learns that Tony and the kids are in the WITSEC program. Determined to help any way she can Willow calls in her family as back-up. Can Tony protect Willow and the kids when their identity is exposed? Wow! This was a fast-paced ride. I couldn’t put the book down. I loved how Tony ste