The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano

 

“The deep-seated desire in all of us for authentic love is a miracle.  Not because of the bliss of a fulfilled ending, but because of the relentless pursuit it awakens in us-and the treasure we eventually find if we search long enough.”

WOW!  The Love Note by Joanna Politano is truly enchanting.  Joanna Politano has created an amazing story that draws you in deeply and beckons your heart to reimagine the love God has for you and your own love story.  

I was delighted to enter the world of The Love Note.  Willa Duval, the main character is lively, thoughtful, and refreshing. She finds a letter in an old desk that she is determined to return to its rightful recipient.  Highlights for me were the setting at Crestwicke manor, the mystery woven through the story,  the romance in new and old relationships, and the twists and turns that lead to an incredibly satisfying  ending.  (Insert big happy sigh here)  

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent reading The Love Note.  I look forward to having this book on my shelf and taking it out to read again and again.  It is a fantastic story that I highly recommend! 

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. 

I’m a work-from-home mom of two fun and adventurous littles and we’ll soon be homeschooling. I married my hero Vince, who is my love and my polar opposite. I write, he tears it up with the red pen. I break cars and other mechanical things, he puts them back together. He’s nailed the “speak the truth” thing, and I bring the “in love” part. But the real spark to our marriage is that he does not like chocolate and I…  like it a normal amount. We love and live from our little house in the woods near Lake Michigan.

Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter

 

“And maybe it was time to get down to the real question at hand: Why was she so fascinated with him?”  Grace

 Denise Hunter’s Autumn Skies is a romance story that is filled with adventure, some suspense, faith, and sweet romance.  Wyatt and Grace are extremely likable characters who fight their own demons from the past and realize they can change their futures. Denise Hunter has a way of drawing you into her story and makes sure  you settle down and feel at home. I enjoyed my time in North Carolina at the Bluebell Inn. 

Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter is the third and final book in her Bluebell Inn series.   It is a stand alone book, but characters from the other two books are pleasantly featured and we receive updates on their lives.  It was a great final book in the series that wrapped everything up in a satisfying way. 

Autumn Skies releases October 20, 2020.

**I was given an advanced copy by Netgalley and the publisher. The opinions expressed are my own.** 

Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 35 novels, three of which have been made into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 club and won awards such as The Holt Medallion Award, The Carol Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist.

Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories, peopled with layered characters who struggle with real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the experience of falling in love vicariously through her characters and can expect a happily-ever-after sigh as they close the pages of her books.

In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!

When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking coffee, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are currently enjoying an empty nest.

You can learn more about Denise by visiting her FaceBook page.

Vying for the Viscount by Kristi Hunter

There is nothing better in this world than a good Regency story which of course includes Lords & Ladies,  horses, balls & assemblies, family drama, match-making mamas, sparring language, some mystery, and of course a satisfying romance. Kristi Hunter’s new book Vying for the Viscount is all that a Regency story should be plus it is filled with Ms. Hunter’s wonderful wit and explores the faith journey of the main characters Bianca and Hudson. 

I can not tell you the last time I enjoyed such a wonderful Regency story. I was transported to Regency England where I loved learning about horse racing, and fell in love with the main characters Bianca and Hudson.  Both are love-able, interesting, and awkward enough to endear them to you forever.  Bianca’s family will keep you guessing throughout the story on whether you should love or hate them.  Truly a great read that Regency lovers do not want to miss. I highly recommend Vying for the Viscount. 

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

Kristi is the award winning author of Regency romance novels from a Christian worldview. Her books include the Hawthorne House series, the Haven Manor series, and the recently published first stories of the Hearts on the Heath series. Beyond writing, she is also speaker, teaching classes in writing as well as Biblical and spiritual topics. She has spoken to writers' groups, schools, and young women's groups at churches.
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When she is not writing or interacting with her readers, Kristi spends time with her family and her church. A graduate of Georgia Tech with a computer science degree, she can also be found fiddling with her computer in her free time. A born lover of stories she is also an avid reader. From very young she dreamed of sharing her own stories with others and praises God daily that she gets to live that dream today.

A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

A Dazzle of Diamonds
(Georgia Coast Romance – book 3)

Penelope Hunter loves her job as the events manager at one of Savannah’s premier historic venues–until her ex-fiancé walks into her office with his new bride-to-be. To make matters worse, a scheming social matriarch is intent on seeing Penelope fired, especially if she insists on being seen with Tucker Westbrook.

Since returning from serving two tours in the Middle East, Tucker has built a thriving security company. His work is nearly as stabilizing as his friendship with Penelope, who has been by his side since childhood. But when the lone candidate for county sheriff goads him, Tucker loses his cool and ends up on the ballot–and on the receiving end of a smear campaign claiming the Westbrooks were traitors to the South.

To clear his name, Tucker and Penelope must join forces to find the truth behind a 150-year-old lost treasure. But the more time they spend together, the closer she comes to losing her job–and falling helplessly in love.

A Dazzle of Diamonds is the third book in the Georgia Coast Romance series.  The story follows best friends Penelope Hunter and Tucker Westbrook  as they navigate their friendship, romance, faith, a mystery, an old diary, and discover that their past does not control their future.  It is a wonderful story that had me smiling and sighing. The secondary characters such as Aunt Shirley  were delightful as well and added to the story.  Being set in the beautiful town of Savannah added to the southern charm of the story.  

A Dazzle of Diamond by Liz Johnson exceeded my expectations. It is a wonderful read with southern charm and a sweet romance between friends. Liz Johnson expertly weaves in Biblical truths about who we are in Christ.  I highly recommend A Dazzle of Diamonds.  

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

By day Liz Johnson is a marketing manager for a Christian publisher. By night she makes up her own love stories. She is the author of seven novels, a New York Times bestselling novella, and a handful of short Christmas stories. She’s also a two-time ACFW Carol Award finalist.

Liz is a graduate of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, where she earned a degree in public relations.

Now a resident of Nashville, she enjoys exploring local music, theater, and history of Middle Tennessee. She also takes every chance she can to visit Arizona to dote on her nieces and nephews. She writes stories filled with heart, humor, and happily ever afters.

Ready to Trust by Tina Radcliffe

Because the picture of the main character, Reece Rainbolt, is on the cover of Tina Radcliffe’s new book, Ready to Trust,  you will want to read it.  Trust me!   This is the second book in the Hearts of Oklahoma Romance series and is set in Rebel, Oklahoma.  Claire Ballard and Reece have known each other since high school and have a past that includes a daughter that Reece has just learned about.  Both join our story with issues from their past that they work through to find themselves and find true love. You will enjoy meeting them both and by the end want to have dinner with both of them over at Rebel Ranch.   

Ms. Radcliffe weaves together a story that is entertaining, delightful, and encourages you to dream big. 

Honestly, if after looking at the cover you are not interested in reading Ready to Trust then I think you seriously need to think about checking your pulse. I highly recommend Ready to Trust.

PS  The story also had me buying peaches.  Hop over to Tina’s blog to get some new recipes for peaches, and her Christmas in July recipes.   

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

Originally from Western, N.Y., author Tina Radcliffe left home for a tour of duty with the Army Security Agency stationed in Augsburg, Germany and ended up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While living in Tulsa she spent ten years as a Certified Oncology R.N. A freelance writer for over twenty years, Tina was a founding member and the manager of Seekerville, a 13 author blog, from 2008-2017. Seekerville has been a Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers award winner 2013-2017. 

An RWA Honor Roll member, Tina is also a two-time RWA Golden Heart finalist, a 2012 ACFW Carol Award finalist for Oklahoma Reunion, a 2014 ACFW Mentor of the Year finalist, and a 2014 ACFW Carol Award winner for Mending the Doctor's Heart. 

Tina is thrilled to announce she is the 2018 ACFW Mentor of the Year and a 2018 ACFW Carol Award Finalist for Claiming Her Cowboy. 

She has also finaled/or won over twenty RWA chapter affiliated contests in her career. As a short story writer, she has sold over two dozen short stories to Woman’s World Magazine. 

Tina is a member of Romance Writers of America, including the Kiss of Death Chapter, FHL Chapter, Desert Rose Romance Writers, and the Valley of the Sun Romance Writer

Raising Honor by Jill Lynn

I was so excited to read Jill Lynn’s latest book Raising Honor which is part of her Colorado Grooms series.  Jill Lynn never disappoints.  This sweet story involves Charlie,our heroine, Rykar, our hero and a sweet foster child named Honor. The story has fabulous characters who are interesting and real which made them so endearing.  I was rooting for both Rykar and Charlie and loved watching their lives unfold. 

As someone who is an adoptive mom and also has siblings through adoption, I am very critical when I read a story about foster parenting or adoption.  I felt like Jill did a tremendous job being true to the process, reflecting fostering in a positive yet realistic way, and she was respectful to all who were involved. (foster parents, birth parents, relatives, case workers, and the children )  It was a pleasure to read such a well written and realistic story.  

Raising Honor comes out in paperback July 21, 2020 and ebook on August 1, 2020.

I highly recommend Raising Honor and believe you will be glad that you read it.  

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

Jill Lynn Buteyn is a co-author of Just Show Up with Kara Tippetts, and an author of inspirational romance for Love Inspired ® (as Jill Lynn). A recipient of the ACFW Genesis award for her fiction work, she has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bethel University. Jill lives near the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband and two children.
Connect with her on social media or at Jill-Lynn.com.

Carolina Breeze by Denise Hunter

Catch The Breeze 

 Carolina Breeze by Denise Hunter is all that a romance should in the second book of the Bluebell Inn series. Denise Hunter does not disappoint with a wonderful setting, great characters, some mystery, and a lovely romance. Her main character, Mia is looking for a place to escape her life, and Levi, our hero, is trying desperately to do what his dying father asked and keep his family together. The two of them fight the demons of their past and try to work to change their future. It was a great story with a satisfying ending that I can highly recommend. I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of 30 contemporary romances. In 2016 two of Denise's novels, The Convenient Groom and A December Bride, aired as Hallmark Original movies. When Denise isn't orchestrating love on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, playing drums, and reading as much as humanly possible. After raising 3 boys in Indiana, she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest.