Book Review: Thief of Corinth

I was given this book by Tyndale in exchange for my honest review.
Set in Corinth this book, The Thief of Corinth, tells the story of Ariadne. She leaves her father's home and finds that Galenos has been a thief of great renown. Ariadne chooses to keep him safe even if it mean her life is in ruins.
This is a beautifully told story which includes the story of Lydia. I loved "living" in that time for a while. I have now become a fan of Tessa Afshar and will be reading more of her books in the future.

Book Review: The Thorn Keeper by Pepper D. Basham

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. The Thorn Keeper is the second book in the Penned in Time series by Pepper D. Basham. This book tells the story of Catherine Dougall and her new faith. She has a reputation of manipulation so others judgement of her has her feeling filled with self-doubt. Then she gets pregnant.
Dr. David Ross is a kind doctor but he also feels like Catherine should reap what she has sown. His life has been one of careful plans to help give him an upstanding reputation. He sees how Catherine has reformed and wants to give them a chance.
This book is filled with a lovely story of romance and redemption. Once I picked up this book, I did not want to put it down. I feel the author does a good job of showing faith without making the book preachy.
I think the characters are believable and the story is one that could be read again for the feeling the reader is left with.
I highly recommend this book.

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Book Review: The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

The Secret of Hummingbird Cake is set in the South. Here dessert is very important, as important as friends and family. This book brought all of my emotions front and center. I caught myself laughing out loud and need hankies for my tears at different places
The characters are well-written and easy to relate with. There are the many unexpected opportunities which are thrown at the characters, just like they are at us. And the way they deal with them are realistic.
I enjoyed this book and will be looking for others books my this author in the near future. I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review: The Captain's Daughter

The Captain's Daughter is the first book in London Beginnings. I enjoy historical fiction. In this book, Rosalyn is leaving her employer, but ends up losing everything she owns, ends up in a brothel and employed at the London theater. While there she comes across a man, Nate, who has his own story. He was part of the army, serving in India when he suffered a hand injury. He goes back to London, his home. While there he agrees to fill in for his brother as a stage hand, as his brother recovers from a broken leg. He knows he will return to his regiment and to his future. The he meats Rosalyn.

I enjoyed this novel but I felt like the pace needed to settle down. the beginning felt rushed and then, partway through the book, I felt like it began to drag. The relationship between Nate and Rosalyn was lovely. It was a joy to share in their relationship.

I also enjoyed the theater story line, including the author bringing Gilbert and Sullivan into it.

For those that enjoy historical romance, I feel like this book is a good choice.

I was given this book by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Review: The Glory of the Messiah

This is a unique Christian coloring book. Through the 21 entries of The Glory of the Messiah we are introduced to a key word written in Hebrew, along with passages which use the word. Then on the following page is a detailed illustration for the reader to color. Each page is as stunning as the cover. The pages do not allow coloring media to bleed and the variety of scenes are plentiful. I thoroughly enjoyed this coloring/worship book.

I was given this book by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: A Portrait of Emily Price

In A Portrait of Emily Price, the main character is an artist who would love to own a gallery and this is what her main focus is. That is until a chef by the name of Benito Vassallo decides to court her. He is here from Italy to help his aunt and uncle's restaurant, but when he sees Emily he decides to multi-task and try to win her also.

I found this a book to lose myself in. The characters were fun and developed and portrayed people who are dedicated, stretched, self-discovering, imperfect and human. I loved them.

I think any ready will discover themselves entranced with this book from the time they pick it up.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.