A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson

A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson is a contemporary Christian romance and mystery.  The book is set on coast of Georgia and this is the first book of Ms. Johnson’s new Georgia Coast Romance Series.

 The main character Millie is searching for a treasure at a mansion through reading a diary by her great-grandmother.  Her helper, our hero Ben, is her partner.  Time is running short for both of them who each have their own secrets and problems.  The book follows their many treasure hunting adventures, the strengthening of their faith, and their love story.  

I loved learning about the opulence of the 1920’s.  I enjoyed it when Millie read from her great-Grandmother Ruth’s diary and the story within the story.  
  

Liz Johnson is a new to me author, and I have been so glad for the opportunity to read this book!   Her characters have depth and Ms. Johnson is a master storyteller. She weaves the past and present effortlessly together in A Sparkle of Silver.  The ending was amazing.   I highly recommend A Sparkle of Silver and believe you will enjoy this lovely book
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I was given this book by the publisher and not required to write a review. 

The Enchanting Nicholette by Dawn Crandall

Enchanting Nicholette by Dawn Crandall is well. . . enchanting.  The story follows Nicolette Everstone, a Widow, and our hero also a widower, Cal Hawthorne.  They meet romantically in a bookstore, and begin their adventure of falling in love. 

This book has incredible romantic tension.  The scenes with Nicholette and Cal were wonderful to read, and I looked forward to each time Nicholette would meet Cal again.  I felt myself back in time in the wonderful places Ms. Crandall wrote about.   The book is written in first person, Nicholette’s POV.  Dawn’s fantastic descriptions of her surroundings make this book so fun to read. 

 The book is the fifth in the Everstone series, but definitely can stand alone if you have not read the other four.  But, why would you want to do that.  You really want to read the other four.  Life is too short to miss out on Dawn Crandall’s books.   I am such a big fan of Dawn Crandall that I have thought of offering to take care of her of her plants, pets, and/or children so she has more time to write.   I will let you know if she takes me up on that. 

The Enchanting Nicholette is a wonderful novella.  It is the perfect length to read and savor.  I love how Dawn’s stories are God-centered, and so romantic.    I highly recommend this book. 

I was given a copy of the book by the publisher, but not required to write a review. 

About Dawn Crandall: 
Dawn Crandall’s debut Gilded Age Victorian romance, The Hesitant Heiress, was a 2015 ACFW Carol award finalist in the debut category and received the 2015 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the 2015 Write Touch Reader's Choice Award and the 2015 Romancing the Novel Reader's Choice Award. Her follow-up novel, The Bound Heart, received the 2016 Laurel Award from Clash of the Titles. Dawn earned a BA in Christian Education from Taylor University. She’s been balancing books and babies lately as her two sons were both born as the first four books of her Everstone Chronicles series were being released from Whitaker House from 2014 to 2016. Dawn lives with her husband and two young sons on a hobby farm in her hometown in northeast Indiana.

The Christmas Heirloom Collection

The Christmas Heirloom consists of four Holiday Novellas by the wonderful authors:  Kristi Hunter, Karen Witemeyer, Sarah Loudin Thomas, and Becky Wade.  The book has four charming stories from the 1820’s Regency England to modern day Washington state.  The book revolves around each character finding true love and involves a special brooch that is passed from mother to daughter through the generations.  The stories also happen around Christmas making this story a wonderful way to begin celebrating Christmas. 

I loved each novella and they were fabulous.  They are the perfect length, all of the stories were well developed, and unique to the time period and author’s style.  The story of the brooch flowed through each story very naturally.   Each woman who was given the brooch embroidered their name on the bag that held the brooch.  I could picture the brooch and bag and loved seeing it appear in the different novellas.   I was so engaged in each story, and was very sad when the book ended.  

I highly recommend The Christmas Heirloom.  So many wonderful authors in one book!   The stories are fabulous, well written, and will help you to celebrate Christmas!  Such an enjoyable read. 

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a review.