This week I crossed having read or listened to 68 books. You can see the whole list here on Goodreads. Because I read voraciously and because we are officially in summer, I thought I’d take the time today to share some books I’ve enjoyed. At the end you’ll also find links to two givewaways on my blog — one ends today!
In Honor’s Defense, Preach is the lone Hanger’s Horseman who hasn’t found a home. He’s settled on a wandering life until he finds a teenage boy and his aunt who need him. Damaris just wants to be useful and create a family with her orphaned nephew. What she doesn’t expect is to fall into the middle of a mystery that includes the allegation her brother was murdered. This book has all of the elements of a Karen Witemeyer story: strong characters, a rich plot, and a slow burn romance. Highly recommend.
Denise Hunter is one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. Mulberry Hollow did not disappoint as I spent the pages with Ava and Wes. Theirs is far from a straight shot to a happily ever after, but it’s an enjoyable journey. A perfect next book from one of my favorites.
Denise Hunter is one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. Mulberry Hollow did not disappoint as I spent the pages with Ava and Wes. Theirs is far from a straight shot to a happily ever after, but it’s an enjoyable journey. A perfect next book from one of my favorites.
Do you love a story where the characters are broken and searching for redemption –even if they don’t know it? In To Win a Prince, Ekon doens’t know how much he needs to be redeemed. And Iris moves from open-hearted to guarded and has to chose to follow God’s sovereignty. Add a moment of the prodigal story, and a heavy does of attraction, and this is a book I enjoyed thoroughly. Perfect for readers who love Rachel Hauck’s spiritual fairytales.
Sarah Sundin’s novels are always winners, and Until Leaves Fall in Paris was one of my favorites. A compelling story that quickly pulled me into its pages with great characterization and a setting I could love. Paris. WWII. Books. Ballet. A star-crossed romance. A child who needs protecting. Wonderful writing.
There was something about Kelli Stuart’s The Master Craftsman that pulled at me from thefirst time I saw the cover. There’s something about the mystery of the end of the Romanov era. There’s also something tantalizing aobut the what-ifs of history. This story blends both along with a dual time narrative that wraps a hunt for a possible unknown Faberge egg with the history of the Master Craftsman. It has moments of National Treasure blended with the poignancy of a black and white film. I really enjoyed this novel and think readers who love Kristy Cambron’s split time novels will also enjoy it.
Have you read any of these books?
I don’t know if you were able to join me for the International Historical Book Talk or the Historical Romance Book Talk panels this month, but I had so much fun catching up with my friends. The authors’ publisher is giving away a copy of each of their latest novels. You can catch up on the conversations by clicking on the links to catch up on the interviews and enter the International Historical giveaway on my blog here. You can also enter the Historical Romance giveaway here for one of their books on my blog. I’ve also added the forms below. We will be giving away a total of seven books, one to each of seven readers.
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Thanks for these recommendations! I have two of them.
You have read 68 books? Wow! Amazing – and you write and teach also!
Happy summer!
It’s probably 2/3 paper or ebook and 1/3 audio. Adding audio has allowed me to capture so much time!
What a great list, Cara! So glad you enjoyed Preach’s story so well. Thanks for the mention. 🙂 The other books look fabulous, too. Such a great variety of stories! I read pitifully few books in comparison to you, but this summer I’ve enjoyed Gabrielle Meyer’s split time novel When the Day Comes and Roseanna White’s To Treasure an Heiress.
Karen, I loved Gabrielle’s book! Almost included it on this list because it’s so good! And I need to read Roseanna’s.
Thank you so much for recommending To Win a Prince!
Great list! I love reading!
I need to read faster
I have read three f the five listed. Great stories.