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Book: New Chicks at The Peaceable
Author: Caryl “Grami” McAdoo
Genre: Children’s Animals Picture Book
Release Date: November 23, 2023
Chickens from newborns to old hens have a “pecking order” but bullying is never right! What to do if you’re bullied by those around you!
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This was a such a cute story about baby chicks on the farm. It has beautiful real life pictures throughout, and kids can learn so much about baby chicks. This was a great book for the younger kids full of information about what it is like to care for baby chicks and protect them. One of the baby chicks gets lost from her family and has to find them. I definitely recommend this adorable story!
**I received this book for review as part of the CelebrateLit blog team. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.
Award-winning, Christian author Caryl McAdooprays her story brings God glory. Of her best-selling novels, readers love her historical Christian romance family sagas most, but also enjoy their contemporary cousins, Caryl’s Biblical fiction, her new historical mystery series, and tales for young adults and mid-grade booklovers as well as the new picture books for the still younger set. The majority of reviewers award her stories five-stars and praise Caryl’s writing style and the depth of her characters, feeling as though they get to know them well.
The prolific writer loves singing the new songs God gives her almost as much as penning new novels—hear a few at YouTube! She’s been married to Ron fifty-five years, and they share four children and twenty-seven grandsugars. The McAdoos live at The Peaceable in the woods south of Clarksville, seat of Red River County in far Northeast Texas, waiting expectantly for God to open the next door.
As the chicken population grows at The Peaceable Farm & Bookery, troubles come–all based all on the true story! One of our beautiful ‘Golden Laced Wyandotte’ hens got broody and wanted to sit on a nest and hatch a clutch of chicks!
The wee peepers, designated the “Songsters” and named Reba, Celine, Loretta, and Miley (the last by a reader’s daughter), experience the famous and proverbial “pecking order” chickens are so famous for. In human terms that can be called bullying though, and so Goldie, their mother teaches the girls how to respond those bully chickens!
Grami loves her “backyard birds”, and so does O’Pa! She expects the name of the twenty acres she and O’Pa live on in Red River County—The Peaceable—to be the spur for all its inhabitants to cohabitate peacefully with one another—and that includes the chickens!
She and O’Pa, her husband of fifty-five years have bought an incubator to hatch purebred chicks then raise fine, healthy birds to their laying age—usually four to five months—before finding them forever homes. We love our flock, and the babies grow so fast. Watching them is so much fun and relaxing, too!
Grami knows each hen and rooster by name, and they all are so affectionate! They come running whenever I head out the door (mostly because they want to see if I brought any food! ) I love thinking about what they are saying to each other with all their clucking and purring and cackling!
This is why the books are partially written from the hens’ point of view as our first animals’ series, The River Bottom Ranch Stories featuring horses and goats and dogs among other wild animal characters. And all those farm animals were real ones that we owned and loved, too—like the chickens!
This series ‘Grami’s Stories for Children’ also has a narrator speaking throughout—that’s me, Grami McAdoo! I talk to the children through a few pages full of dialogue to teach them about poultry and things of God. In NEW CHICKS at the Peaceable, I talk about bullies and how Jesus teaches us to respond, how they can be scary, but God is always with us and sends His angels to protect us!
The illustrations are photographs of our real chickens and The Peaceable Farm & Bookery. In the back of the book, there are a few pages of “Chicken Terminology” and fun “Chicken Facts” to teach the little ones more about the wonderful world of chickens!
I pray the precious little ones so dear to God’s heart will love the story and be blessed by it!
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 9
Lots of Helpers, January 10
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, January 11
Artistic Nobody, January 12 (Author Interview)
Splashes of Joy, January 12
Texas Book-aholic, January 13
Guild Master, January 14 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books, January 15
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 16
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 17
Cover Lover Book Review, January 18
Girls in White Dresses, January 19
A Reader’s Brain, January 20 (Author Interview)
Lights in a Dark World, January 20
For Him and My Family, January 21
Fiction Book Lover, January 22 (Author Interview)
To celebrate her tour, Caryl is giving away the prize of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Book: The Girl and Her Noble Steed
Author: Kirthana J Fanning
Genre: Children’s Fiction (Chapter book)
Release Date: September 5, 2023
Embark on a remarkable journey with an orphan girl determined to conquer a thrilling race. Overcoming obstacles with the power of prayer, she’s joined by a cantankerous farmer and his singing, dancing miniature donkey.
Together, they defy the odds, showcasing the strength of faith, courage, and friendship.
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This book teaches some great Biblical truths. When Ofe starts doubting they can win the race, or when she gets discouraged, she reminds herself that she can do all things through Christ. It also shows the power of prayer and trusting God. The spiritual truths taught were great. As an adult reading this it bugged me a bit with the made up words in the book. Think Dr. Seuss, maybe not as many nonsense words, but just made-up words are used while you still can understand the story. Since this is a made up world that the book is set in, they use these made-up words a lot. As a kid, it may be more fun, but as an adult it kind of got to be too much for me. Overall, it was a cute book with great morals, and I would still recommend it.
**I requested this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.
Kirthana J. Fanning is a children’s book author who is passionate about empowering young readers with God’s word and inspiring them to live boldly in Christ. Her stories are full of adventure and lessons that will help young minds grow and flourish. She believes that sharing God’s love and miracles through her writing will leave an indelible mark on the world, one heart at a time.
With two decades of experience as a television producer and writer in Southeast Asia, Kirthana uses her expertise to craft stories that will help young people navigate through life’s challenges with faith and grace. When she’s not writing, Kirthana volunteers as a remote youth fellowship leader and lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two huskies.
Reflecting on a significant milestone in my life, one I deeply cherish, I can’t help but think about the journey I’ve traveled. It all started in the shadows of fear, discouragement, and neglect during my childhood. However, it was the profound influence of God’s word, the power of prayer, and the unwavering support system that surrounded me that illuminated my path in countless ways.
For 13 years, I grappled with consistency and security in my previous job as a TV producer and content head. I felt a void in my life, a sense that something was missing. So, I turned to prayer and patiently waited for God to reveal His will for me. And He did just that, leading me to become a children’s author dedicated to writing Christian faith-based books that encourage and inspire young hearts, guiding them closer to Christ.
“The Girl and Her Noble Steed” emerged from my desire to create a book brimming with adventure and faith. Through this book, I hope to teach children that a miracle is just a prayer away and that nothing is impossible for those who love and believe in God. This knowledge was not readily available to me while I was growing up, and I don’t want any child to miss out on a relationship with Jesus.
Now, let me share a fun fact about the book. Just like the quirky words that fill the pages of “The Girl and Her Noble Steed,” I too have a penchant for using quirky words in my everyday life. It’s a small touch of my personality that adds an extra layer of charm to the stories I write.
So, what’s my goal? It’s simple. I aim to bring smiles to children’s faces while sowing the seeds of wonder and wisdom in their minds. Why, you may wonder? Once upon a time, I was a wide-eyed dreamer navigating the complexities of growing up. But then Jesus found me, and in His love, I discovered peace and comfort. Now, I’m on a mission to remind kids that they are truly amazing. I want every child to understand that they are special and important and that God’s love for them is boundless.
This is just the first book in a series, and I plan to release Book 2 just in time for Easter, continuing the journey of faith and inspiration for young readers.
For the Love of Literature, January 6 (Author Interview)
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, January 6
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 7
Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 8 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, January 9
Blossoms and Blessings, January 10 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books, January 11
A Reader’s Brain, January 12 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, January 13
Vicky Sluiter, January 14 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 15
Beauty in the Binding, January 16 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, January 16
Lights in a Dark World, January 17
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, January 18 (Author Interview)
Cover Lover Book Review, January 19
To celebrate her tour, Kirthana is giving away the grand prize package of themed gift basket with a $50 Amazon gift card, signed hardcover copy of the book, a bookmark, a sticker, a bracelet and a keychain!!
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Baby Jesus is Missing is set in the small town of Reedy River.
It is early December and baby Jesus figurines have been mysteriously disappearing from all over town. When Catherine and her younger sister, Susanna Mae, learn of a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible, they begin their careers as detectives. But will they solve the mystery of the baby Jesus thief and collect the reward money or will the danger, heartache, and betrayal they encounter be more than they bargained for?
Baby Jesus is Missing chronicles the sometimes humorous, sometimes frightening and ultimately life-changing experience of Catherine and Susanna Mae whose journey will require self-sacrifice, faith, and courage.
What a cute, short book that shows the true meaning of Christmas! I know my kids will love following Catherine and Susanna Mae around trying to find all the missing baby Jesus figurines. I love the moral behind why the figurines went missing. I also really thought it was awesome how the author showed that when you don’t know what to do you go to God! A great short holiday read! I highly recommend it!
**I requested this book and this is my honest opinion of it.
Detective James Cross has been honorably discharged from the Army Criminal Investigation Division due to wounds sustained when an IED blew up near him. Now with the Lake City Police Department, he’s rooming with this good buddy and partner, Cole, while he figures out his family dynamics.
Physician Assistant Lainie Jackson is eighteen months out from an attempted murder perpetrated by her ex, which ended when she managed to grab the weapon and shoot him. When he appears to have survived and is back to finish the job he started, Lainie insists it’s not possible. But someone keeps trying to kill her, and she keeps seeing his face.
Together, Lainie and James must work together to find out who, exactly, is after her and why he wants her dead. And failure is not an option.
USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason will leave you breathless with this fast-paced first book in a brand-new series.
Another absolutely amazing book by Lynette Eason. I was sucked in from the very beginning. This story will keep you on your toes, and question everything from start to finish. I loved the characters, Lainie and James were very easy to love, and I felt like I could relate to them. I also appreciated seeing the their dependence on God throughout different tough situations as they would pray and give the situation, whatever it was to God. I loved the suspense and intrigue throughout the book, and I had a hard time putting it down. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment of this new series! I highly recommend this one!
**I requested this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.
The last person young Josh expects to visit him on Christmas Eve is an orphaned shepherd boy who mysteriously appears in his bedroom who tells Josh about the best story ever—the very first Christmas! The young shepherd weaves a fascinating story about the glory of the angels who announced Jesus’ birth and the poor shepherds and street people who went to see the Savior in a cavelike stable. But the wondrous story of Christmas dissolves the next morning when Josh finds himself hopelessly lost in a blizzard. Amazingly, a little plastic dinosaur, the only present Josh got last year for Christmas, helps rescue him.
This was a very sweet story. Josh is struggling with the idea of Jesus and who He is and why He came. He was told by pastor the year before that Christmas was the birthday of Jesus, and that Jesus came to die for our sins. On Christmas Eve, an unfamiliar little boy comes to visit Josh and tells him the story of the first Christmas. It was so real, Josh doesn’t know whether it actually happened or if it was a dream. On Christmas Day, he gets lost in a blizzard, and learns to trust Jesus. While I definitely loved this story, I struggled with the way salvation was explained. It did say that we had to believe on Jesus and what He did to save us, but when the preacher is explaining it He doesn’t say anything about how we have to make the decision. The way I read it, it sounded like he basically says Jesus is with you and all you have to do is talk to Him, build a relationship with Him, etc, but never that you have to acknowledge you’re a sinner and accept Him as your Savior. He kept telling Josh to “keep Jesus in his heart,” like He was always in your heart, but never explained to him how to get Him in your heart. It was all very vague. So, all that to say, I would recommend this as a read-aloud for all ages, that way you can stop and explain these things better to your kids.
**I requested this book to read. This is my honest opinion of it.
On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dąbrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth.
When Antonina’s beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest of Warsaw’s Jewish population, Antonina turns her worry into action and becomes a key figure in a daring network of women risking their lives to shelter Jewish children. Helena finds herself drawn into the ranks of Poland’s secret army, joining the fight to free her homeland from occupation. But the secrets both are forced to keep threaten to tear the sisters apart–and the cost of resistance proves greater than either ever imagined.
Shining a light on the oft-forgotten history of Poland during WWII and inspired by true stories of ordinary individuals who fought to preserve freedom and humanity in the darkest of times, The Warsaw Sisters is a richly rendered portrait of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of our deepest ties.
This book does not shy away from the hard topics. It dives right into the realities of what the people of Warsaw went through, both the Jews and the Polish people. I loved how you saw two different aspects of help in the war effort through Helena and Antonina’s stories. They both were willing to jump in to help in whatever way they could. They were extremely brave, and while this is a fictional story, there were actual people who fought in the resistance, who rescued Jews from the enemy. This book will keep you on your toes, because you do not know what is going to happen next. Two warnings about the book. First, if you have a hard time with details about the war, be aware, there is no sugar coating. This book does take on those hard subjects and faces them head on. Second, at one point one of the characters commits fornication. Now, I do not like when this is thrown into Christian books, but this particular instance was pivotal to the story, and it was not glorified or talked about in detail at all. Basically, it says it happened, and that she feels extremely guilty for what she had done, and then continues with the rest of the book. Overall, I would definitely recommend this one!
**I requested this book to read. This is my honest review of it
Book: Knowing You
Author: Tracie Peterson
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: November 7, 2023
Could a captivating art exhibit hold the key to truth—and love?
Budding artist May Parker is captivated by the Japanese exhibits at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and longs to know more about her mother’s heritage—which her mother refuses to speak of because of the heartache she left behind in Japan. Wanting to experience more of the exhibits, May works as a Camera Girl–but her curiosity leads her into danger when a suit of samurai armor becomes the target of an elusive art forger.
After ten years apart, May is reunited with her childhood friend Lee Munro, a police detective assigned to keep a watchful eye on the exposition. Their friendship immediately begins to blossom with hints of something more, but when they become entangled in a dangerous heist involving the samurai armor and their love is threatened, can they overcome the odds against them?Click here to get your copy!
The perfect ending for the Pictures of the Heart series! I have so enjoyed this series, and this book did not disappoint at all. I loved the characters, both May and Lee were not only great characters to fall in love with as you read, but they also had great character. Since this book takes place in the early 1900’s it shows how people from Asian descent were treated. May was half Japanese, and as you read the book you see the struggles she faces even when it comes to the one she loves. I love how both characters handle the racial prejudices they encounter throughout the book with the Bible. Their deep love for God is evident throughout the story, and we frequently see them look to God for guidance. It was a fantastic book, and I highly, highly recommend this book and the entire Pictures of the Heart series, they are amazing stories, and I promise you will love them all!
**I requested this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.
Tracie Peterson is the bestselling author of more than 100 novels, both historical and contemporary, with more than 6 million copies sold. She has won the ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.
Knowing You is book three in the Pictures of the Heart series. This series has proven to be a lot of fun for readers, as well as for me. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the research and chance to share this tidbit of history.
In the summer of 1909, Seattle was finally able to debut The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition – often affectionately called the AYP. The AYP was set up with amusement park rides, vendors, concerts, and all things typical of a fair. It was also designed to showcase various details about life in Alaska, the Yukon, and a variety of Pacific Islands. The latter included Hawaii, the Philippines, and Japan as well as others. When I started looking into the various displays, I came across the building they put together for the Japan Building. They spoke of the various displays that the building held and how photographs and other pieces of memorabilia told of Japan’s history. It was a fascinating set up and I couldn’t help but think it might be fun to have a heroine who was part Japanese.
I mapped out the story studying various aspects of Japanese history, talking to folks who knew more than I did on the topic and reading (a lot) on things like the Samurai and their armor, the Satsuma Rebellion, and the language and Kanji. I learned so much and tried to weave some of the most interesting bits into the storyline. I kept thinking about the fact that most people in the United States in 1909 probably didn’t even know where Japan was, much less anything about their history. There was, after all, no Internet.
Another fascinating thing about the AYP was the fact that it was set on the campus of the University of Washington. The AYP groomed the grounds and put in beautiful fountains and over 50,000 flowering plants. They built several permanent buildings for the University of Washington and strictly adhered to their policy of no-liquor on campus. This was unusual because all the other fairs and expositions had allowed alcohol. Nevertheless, from June until October the fair saw nearly four million visitors, and from all reports, they had an amazing time.
I hope you’ll enjoy your journey with me to the AYP!
Tracie Peterson
Book Reviews From an Avid reader, December 4
Book Looks by Lisa, December 4
lakesidelivingsite, December 5
Lighthouse Academy Blog, December 6 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 6
Texas Book-aholic, December 7
Locks, Hooks and Books, December 8
Exploring the Written Word, December 8
Cover Lover Book Review, December 9
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 10
Blossoms and Blessings, December 10
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 11
Blogging With Carol, December 12
For Him and My Family, December 12
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, December 13 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, December 13
Holly’s Book Corner, December 14
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, December 14
Splashes of Joy, December 15
Min Reads and Reviews, December 15
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, December 16
Pause for Tales, December 16
Lily’s Corner, December 17
Lights in a Dark World, December 17
To celebrate her tour, Tracie is giving away the grand prize package of a $20 Amazon gift card and one paperback set of the Pictures of the Heart series (Remember Me, Finding Us, Knowing You)!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Book: Capturing Hope
Author: Angela K Couch
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Release Date: November, 2023
One step ahead of the Nazi’s. . .leaves Nadia little room for hope.
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
After her father is murdered by Nazis and her mother flees to her native Germany, hope is something of which Nadia Roenne feels little—even if it is the meaning of her name. It isn’t until an American photographer sacrifices his escape from Poland to save a Jewish family, that she finds a purpose. David Reid is very familiar with failure, but when he is charged with getting Nadia safely out of Poland, he is determined to succeed—even if she works against him at every turn, putting other’s lives ahead of her own. While they race against the daily shower of bombs over Warsaw and the ever-nearing German army, Nadia grows used to risking her life. . .but dare she risk her heart?
Twists and turns abound in this book set in Poland as the Nazis take over. I loved the characters, particularly Nadia’s character. I loved the way she transforms throughout the book. I loved how she wanted to save as many people as possible from the Nazis. The one thing I would like to point out is that David has a drinking problem. You see him succumb to the temptation a few times, but we never see him gain the victory over it and I’d have loved to have seen that. Other than that one little detail, this was a wonderful book with a wonderful storyline, and I would totally recommend it!
**I received this book for review as part of the CelebrateLit blog team. I was not required to write a positive review and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
To keep from freezing in the great white north, Angela K Couch cuddles under quilts with her laptop. Winning short story contests, being a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the 2016 International Digital Awards also helped warm her up. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and toasty warm) by chasing after five munchkins
When I first decided to set a story during the invasion of Poland, I was woefully unprepared for the pain and horror I found there. I wasn’t new to World War II and had just finished writing A Rose for the Resistance, which is set in France during the war and deals with the resistance and the Normandy invasion. The atrocities and genocide in Poland cut so much deeper.
In the early hours of September 1, 1939, the small town of Wielun, Poland, woke to a shower of bombs on their community. They did not house an army or warehouses, only homes and civilian businesses. Wielun was not the only town or village targeted—demonstrating the Nazi goal to spread fear and death. Six months earlier, Hitler had promised that if Poland did not bow to his wishes, he would wipe them off the map. Over the next month, and more so in the following six years, he came very close to succeeding.
For the full month of September 1939, while German armies rolled across the country, the city of Warsaw endured daily bombardment. Homes, workplaces, churches on Sunday morning, the Warsaw maternity hospital— nowhere was safe. On the tenth of September, someone recorded seventeen separate air raids over the city. I was moved to tears while viewing photographs of women and children who had been shot in the streets and fields by the bombers after they had dropped their payloads over the city.
No one came to their rescue.
Poland was abandoned by its allies to the Nazis.
So how do you write about all that and more while still trying to keep hope alive in the story and in the characters who have to live through such a frightening and demoralizing history?
I invite you to read Capturing Hope to find out.
An Author’s Take, November 30
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 30
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, December 1
Lily’s Corner, December 1
Texas Book-aholic, December 2
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 2
Locks, Hooks and Books, December 3
For him and My Family, December 3
Betti Mace, December 4
Books You Can Feel Good About, December 4
Life on Chickadee Lane, December 5
Cover Lover Book Review, December 5
Alena Mentink, December 6
lakesidelivingsite, December 6
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 7
Blossoms and Blessings, December 7
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, December 8 (Author Interview)
Devoted to Hope, December 8
Bizwings Book Blog, December 9
Exploring the Written Word, December 9
Holly’s Book Corner, December 10
Pause for Tales, December 10
Connie’s History Classroom, December 11
Labor Not in Vain, December 11
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, December 12
Lights in a Dark World, December 12
Joy Suzanne Hunt, December 13
Books I’ve Read, December 13
To celebrate her tour, Angela is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon eGift card and copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Book: Hearts of Gold
Author: Grace Hitchcock
Genre: Historical Romance
Release Date: August 14, 2023
The Bridal Shop
Alice Turner, the owner of one of Charleston’s finest bridal shops, is determined never to be dependent on a man for anything after the disgrace of her father’s prison time. When her best friend requests Alice to be her maid of honor, she reluctantly sets aside her feelings on marriage and dons a stylish bridesmaid’s gown, never intending to catch the eye of the handsome groomsman. Will he be able to convince Alice to open her heart again?
Miss Beaumont’s Companion
When Italian lady’s companion Aria St. Angelo is coerced into posing as her political employer’s absent daughter for the evening at the Louisiana Governor’s masquerade ball, she wasn’t planning on falling for Byron Roderick—the most eligible bachelor in the capitol. But, when he pays call at the Beaumont’s home, Aria is quickly shuffled into the shadows once more, forced to watch him fall in love with another woman.
The Becoming of Miss Blanche
Content to remain a Harvey Girl forever, fiery Tacy Blanche has worked in nearly every Harvey House down the Santa Fe line. But, when she accepts the position of second waitress at the new Montezuma resort, Tacy isn’t expecting her former fiancé’s brother to return to her life—
Pinkerton Jasper Caffery had long abandoned hope of ever finding Tacy again, but while on holiday in New Mexico, Jasper collides with the woman who had never noticed him before. He decides to take his chances and attempt to woo her. However, when Tacy’s past catches up with her, more than Jasper’s heart is at stake.
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This 3-in-1 historical novella is simply fantastic! I am really falling in love with Grace Hitchcock’s books, and she is fast becoming a favorite author.
The Bridal Shop
Such a sweet story of a bridal shop owner, Alice Turner, and groomsman, Giles Clayton. I loved to see how she slowly learned to trust him, despite the betrayal by every man in her life. I loved both characters. Alice was such a sweet character, and I loved watching her character develop throughout the story. I truly enjoyed watching this story unfold.
Miss Beaumont’s Companion
Aria was forced to masquerade as her employer’s daughter, but she didn’t plan on falling in love with the man whom he was planning to arrange for his daughter to marry. I had compassion for Aria as I read this story. I felt like you could see how she felt trapped because of her position, and because she needed the money to help her family. I loved the way Byron had a passion to help the under privileged despite being from a different class of society. I love how he just wanted to help.
The Becoming of Miss Blanche
Tacy Blanche has just returned to her work as a Harvey Girl at the Montezuma, when she runs into a familiar face from her past. I am really enjoying these stories of the Harvey House girls, and I was excited to see one included in this book. Tacy and Jasper’s story is a quick one, but very endearing. Despite the hard times she’s been through, and the unfair situations that have been brought her way, I could see Jesus shining through. For example, when she arrived back at her job late because of a broken ankle, she was disappointed to find the head waitress position was given to another instead of her. She graciously took the news, and overcame her hurt feelings for the girl who was selected instead.
Overall, this book was a relatively fast read since it’s 3 novellas, but so good. I love the way the author weaves faith into the story making it so natural. It’s refreshing to read a completely clean romance without worrying about the content. I highly highly recommend this book.
**I received this book for review as part of the CelebrateLit blog team. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in the New Orleans area with her husband, Dakota, sons, and daughter. Connect with her online at GraceHitchcock.com.
Q: What do you love about writing historical fiction?
Grace: I absolutely love the research aspect. I love learning and discovering little known pieces of history. In that research, I love asking the great “what if” question and see where it takes me while still having to follow the guidelines set up for historical fiction.
I’m pretty certain every author started as an avid reader who dreamed of how they would change an ending or change who the heroine ended up with if they could write the book instead. (Anyone else think Theodore Laurence should have married Jo March?) It’s that ever-beautiful question of “what if” that has haunted some of my favorite stories and often drives my own stories to spark to life.
Q: Have you traveled to any places you’ve written about?
Grace: My books have been set in Chicago, many in New York, Newport, New Orleans, and Charleston, which I’ve been able to visit! My upcoming Regency Romance, To Catch a Coronet, is set in London, which I toured many years ago. After writing my Regency, I’ve added an overflowing number of places to visit in England, and even Scotland where my third book will be set.
Want to know which book is set where?
Hearts of Gold: Charleston, Baton Rouge, and New Mexico
The Finding of Miss Fairfield: Charleston and New Mexico
The Pursuit of Miss Parish: New Mexico
To Catch a Coronet: London
My Dear Miss Dupré: New York and Newport
Her Darling Mr. Day: New Orleans
His Delightful Lady Delia: New York
The Gray Chamber: New York
The White City: Chicago
Q: How do you incorporate faith into your storylines?
Grace: I always weave in a faith theme, or verse, into the story. My goal with this novella collection, Hearts of Gold, is to provide readers with clean entertainment while subtly pointing them to Christ. And as with all of my books, something that I am learning inevitably ends up in the story in some form or another. Even though it feels a bit vulnerable to put my personal lessons in a book, I think that it offers a level of genuineness that can bring life to the story and hope to the reader.
Q: What aspect of romance do you enjoy writing about?
Grace: Before I started writing for publication, I would be reading and get very aggravated if the heroine chose the wrong hero in my eyes and I would rewrite the ending in my head, or even set aside the book with only pages left so I didn’t mess up the ending I wanted. Writing a romance is so much fun because now I understand the “formula” if you will about the obstacles placed in the lover’s path and the beauty of when they finally are together.
Q: Please tell us about your most recent book.
Grace: To Catch a Coronet releases with Kregel Publications in May 2024! This Regency Romance has been so much fun to research and while it is a challenge to change eras from Gilded Age to Regency, I’ve loved finding new, unique ways to get my heroines into trouble that inevitably has them meeting their true hero!
About To Catch a Coronet:
London, 1813
Sometimes the only way to out stride scandal is to catch a crown big enough to silence it.
After breaking off two arranged engagements, country baker turned heiress Muriel Beau takes matters into her own hands and asks the visiting baron she loves to marry her in a very public proposal and is met with an emphatic rejection. With no other course but to flee Kent society, Muriel knows the only way out of this debacle is to out stride it by catching what every society matron dreams of obtaining—a coronet with a sumptuous title to match. And after a glittering reception in the courts of London, Muriel’s best laid plans might come true after all.
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, November 18
DevotedToHope, November 18
Locks, Hooks and Books, November 19
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, November 20 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 20
Lakesidelivingsite, November 21
Texas Book-aholic, November 22
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 23
Alena Mentink, November 23
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 24
Cover Lover Book Review, November 25
Hannahbandanarama, November 25
For Him and My Family, November 26
Books You Can Feel Good About, November 26
Back Porch Reads, November 27
Exploring the Written Word, November 27
Blossoms and Blessings, November 28
Holly’s Book Corner, November 29
Splashes of Joy, November 29
Pause for Tales, November 30
Connie’s History Classroom, December 1
Lights in a Dark World, December 1
To celebrate her tour, Grace is giving away the grand prize package of an autographed Copy of My Dear Miss Dupré, Her Darling Mr. Day, and His Delightful Lady Delia!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/28ef0/hearts-of-gold-celebration-tour-giveaway
Lights in a Dark World 
