A Good Book and Cup of Tea

The Matchmakers of Holly Circle by Chautona Havig is a stand-alone romance novel. Ruth and Richard have been neighbors and friends for ten years. They just can’t seem to get past the friend stage. Mason Dickenson, the neighbor at the end of the street, decides that they need a little friendly help. The story was a little drawn-out. There were a few annoying characters, but getting past all of that the story had a lot of heart. The matchmaking scheme was a brilliant work of ar

Honor Bound by Hallee Bridgeman is the first book in her Love & Honor series. Medical missionary, Dr. Cynthia Myers moves to Africa to seek meaning for her life. Failing to save the life of the warlord’s son, her life is now in danger. Army Special Forces Captain, Rick Norton must rescue Cynthia without getting his team killed. This was a great beginning to the series. The action was non-stop. The camaraderie between the team members was admirable. I can’t wait to see where t

Pursued in the Wilderness by Loretta Eidson is a stand-alone Love Inspired Suspense novel set in the mountains of Tennessee. After the murder of her ex-husband, Brooke Chandler escapes into the wilderness with the killers in pursuit. She stumbles into the campsite of Trent Williston, a search-and-rescue K-9 handler. Trent vows to get Brooke to safety before her baby is born. What an intense story! The action never stopped. This was a great story and I enjoyed it very much. I

The Bride of Blackfriars Lane by Michelle Griep is the second book in her Blackfriars Lane series. As Kit Turner’s wedding day approaches, she wants to give her groom, Detective Jackson Forge, the perfect wedding gift; justice and the answers to a family mystery. But her investigation starts a series of events that will have devastating consequences. The storyline was good. I just had a hard time getting past all the pettiness between Kit and Jackson. There was no give and ta

Escape from Amsterdam by Lauralee Bliss is the seventh book in the multi-author Heroines of WWll series. Helen Smit gets her teaching degree during the occupation of the Netherlands. Protecting Jewish children becomes her number one priority with the help of Erik Misman. This was a very up-lifting story. Helen’s love and protection for the children was very sweet. If you enjoy WWll stories with danger, a little romance and small children, then this is the book for you. I rece

Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White is the third book in her Secrets of the Isles series. Lady Emily Scofield and the Earl of Telford are in a race against her family and a team of archaeologists to locate a secret artifact from the legends of King Arthur. This story had it all –legends, treasure hunting, villains, knights and of course the damsel in distress. Emily and Bram complemented each other so well. I loved the way that she tried to see the good in everyone no matte