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.

Win a copy of Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano!

I am thrilled that Jen Turano is offering an autographed copy of Storing Up Trouble to one lucky Becky's Bookshelves reader.  Contest open through Friday May 29th 11:59pm.    Thanks for taking the time to enter.  The Rafflecopter is at the end of the review.

Review:  You have to love a story that starts in the middle of a train robbery and at that moment the main characters are introduced to each other.  You know from that point that this is going to be a good story and you need to hang on for the ride.  

Jen Turano’s new book Storing Up Trouble takes place during the Gilded Age in Chicago where history is being made each day.  Our heroine, Beatrix Waterbury,  is a member of the New York 400 and trying to find purpose in her life.  Norman Nesbit, our hero, is rather lost and needs direction. Adventure pursues them both, and together they navigate Chicago society with many great friends including Beatrix’s eccentric aunt, a knowledgeable butler, and Norman’s sidekick and friend,Theodosia. I found myself wanting to visit Beatrix’s aunt and stay for a while.  

 Jen Turano’s new book Storing up Trouble is filled with adventure, mystery, moments in the suffragette movement, endearing characters and funny moments that have you laughing out loud.  I enjoyed reading Storing up Trouble and highly recommend it. 
I was given a copy of the book by the publisher and not required to write a review.

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Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today Best-Selling Author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publisher Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She’s been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. When she’s not writing, she spends her time outside of Denver, CO. Readers may find her at www.jenturano.com or https://www.facebook.com/jenturanoauthor/or on Twitter at JenTurano @JenTurano.

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Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano

You have to love a story that starts in the middle of a train robbery and at that moment the main characters are introduced to each other.  You know from that point that this is going to be a good story and you need to hang on for the ride.  

Jen Turano’s new book Storing Up Trouble takes place during the Gilded Age in Chicago where history is being made each day.  Our heroine, Beatrix Waterbury,  is a member of the New York 400 and trying to find purpose in her life.  Norman Nesbit, our hero, is rather lost and needs direction. Adventure pursues them both, and together they navigate Chicago society with many great friends including Beatrix’s eccentric aunt, a knowledgeable butler, and Norman’s sidekick and friend,Theodosia. I found myself wanting to visit Beatrix’s aunt and stay for a while.  

 Jen Turano’s new book Storing up Trouble is filled with adventure, mystery, moments in the suffragette movement, endearing characters and funny moments that have you laughing out loud.  I enjoyed reading Storing up Trouble and highly recommend it. 

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

Named One of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today Best-Selling Author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publisher Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She’s been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. When she’s not writing, she spends her time outside of Denver, CO. Readers may find her at www.jenturano.com or https://www.facebook.com/jenturanoauthor/or on Twitter at JenTurano @JenTurano.
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