My Dear Miss Dupre

My Dear Miss Dupre

By Grace Hitchcock

The Story

Thirty suitors, six months of courting . . .

would it be enough time for her to fall in love?

Willow Dupré never thought she would have to marry, but with her father’s unexpected retirement from running the prosperous Dupré sugar refinery, she is forced into a different future. The shareholders are unwilling to allow a female to take over the company without a man at her side, so her parents devise a plan–find Willow a spokesman king in order for her to become queen of the business empire.

Willow is presented with thirty potential suitors from the families of New York society’s elite group called the Four Hundred. She has six months to court the group and is told to to eliminate men each month to narrow her beaus until she chooses one to marry, ending the competition with a wedding. Willow reluctantly agrees, knowing she must do what is best for the business. She doesn’t expect to find anything other than a proxy . . . until she meets a gentleman who captures her attention, and she must discover for herself if his motives are pure.

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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This was a super fun story that I thoroughly enjoyed. My Dear Miss Dupre is the Bachelorette meets the Gilded Age, and it is so much fun to read. All of the hallmarks of historical fiction are there, from incredible detail associated with flowers and their meanings to what it would have been like to work in a sugar factory. The elements of the Bachelorette are also very present with the equivalent of a rose ceremony and all of the drama that 30 men vying for one woman’s hand would entail. Hitchcock writes with humor and heart, and I sped through the reading of this book. Circumstances along kept me from finishing it in a more timely manner.

I liked the characters in this book. They were well written and though clearly this is a light-hearted novel, there were also elements of realism to them that really brought them to life. I liked that the author wrote from several different viewpoints, and really kept me guessing for a good portion of the book who Miss Dupre might choose—if anyone!

I detested the villains, empathized with the struggles of Miss Dupre, and cheered on my particular choice for her hand.

In all, I really enjoyed this book. Anyone looking for a light novel that also brings some heart and historical information to the table will want to pick up My Dear Miss Dupre.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Grace Hitchcock (www.gracehitchcock.com) is the author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a master’s degree in creative writing and a bachelor of arts in English with a minor in history. Grace lives in Baton Rouge with her husband, Dakota, and their son and daughter.

(Biography from Bethany House)

The Moonlight School

The Moonlight School

By Suzanne Woods Fisher

The Story

Haunted by personal tragedy, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to assist her cousin, Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of schools. A fish out of water, Lucy is appalled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters.

Born in those very hills, Cora knows the twin plagues of illiteracy and poverty. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing school master who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights. The best way to combat poverty, she believes, is to eliminate illiteracy. But will the people come?

As Lucy emerges from a life in the shadows, she finds purpose, along with something else she hadn’t expected: love.

Inspired by true events, this novel from bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings to life the story that shocked the nation into taking adult literacy seriously.

(Back cover summary from Revell.)

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The Moonlight School was a fascinating read. Steeped in history, this novel is informative and entertaining, transporting the reader to a foreign—yet familiar—time and place.

I am always on the lookout for quality Christian fiction set in Appalachia. I was fascinated by the little bit of history I learned before I started this book about Cora Wilson Stewart. And as Suzanne began the story and eventually brought it to its conclusion, I was even more fascinated. This is a book that you’ll come away from knowing that you’ve learned something significant and valuable.

I loved the fictional supporting characters as well. At first, Lucy was a bit annoying to me, but as her character grew and developed and she had some of that needed strength built into her, I really began to like her. One of the plot points took an unexpected twist that I also really enjoyed. I liked that Suzanne wrote from several different viewpoints, I thought that added a lot of fun and color to the story. The faith element for several of the characters was also well done, I thought.

I haven’t read a lot of Suzanne’s books, as I don’t particularly enjoy Amish fiction, but I really liked this book. It showed just how good she is at historical fiction and bringing a different culture to life.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including The Moonlight School and the Three Sisters Island, Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop’s Family, The Deacon’s Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California. Learn more at http://www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Facebook @SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor and Twitter @suzannewfisher.

(Biography from Revell)

A Cowboy for Keeps

A Cowboy for Keeps

By Jody Hedlund

The Story

Greta Nilsson’s trip west to save her ailing little sister, Astrid, could not have gone more wrong. First, bandits hold up her stagecoach, stealing all her money. Then, upon arriving in Fairplay, Colorado, she learns the man she was betrothed to as a mail-order bride has died. Homeless, penniless, and jobless, Greta and her sister are worse off than when they started.

Wyatt McQuaid is struggling to get his new ranch up and running and is in town to purchase cattle when the mayor proposes the most unlikely of bargains. He’ll invest in a herd of cattle for Wyatt’s ranch if Wyatt agrees to help the town become more respectable by marrying and starting a family with Greta. But when old insecurities and surprising revelations arise, can a union born out of desperation survive?

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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I started this book on a weekend, and was surprised—and a little disappointed—to find that by the end of the weekend, I had finished it! Jody Hedlund is a master at her craft, and she shows that yet again in the start to her new Colorado Cowboys series, A Cowboy for Keeps.

As far as story tropes go, I love a good marriage of convenience story. So I knew that I was likely to enjoy this book. I was curious to see how Jody would write a story a bit outside of what she’s typically done, but I think this book was really well-done.

The plot is a driving force, and kept me turning pages, but it was the characters that I really loved. I liked Astrid a lot, and her blunt statements frequently had me chuckling. I liked both Greta and Wyatt too. They both had their flaws, but also were compelling characters. They both battle insecurities throughout the book, and as they had to face those head-on and deal with them, it’s a lesson not only for them, but for the reader as well. The faith element that goes along with that was really good and one I enjoyed reading.

Of course, the romance part of the book was good, as Jody Hedlund is known for creating beautiful romantic stories. The stakes felt plausible, the ending a realistic resolve of their issues. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series, which if the ending is any indicator, will follow Wyatt’s siblings, particularly his brother Flynn.

For fans of Jody Hedlund, this book is once again going to tick all the boxes. And any new readers coming across this novel I believe will become fast fans by the end of it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of over 30 historical novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She loves to imagine that she really can visit the past, although she’s yet to accomplish the feat, except via the many books she reads. Visit her at jodyhedlund.com.

(Biography from Bethany House)

Dreams of Savannah

Dreams of Savannah

By Roseanna M. White

The Story

Cordelia Owens can weave a hopeful story around anything and has long since won the hearts of Savannah’s society with her whimsy. Even when she receives word that her sweetheart has been lost during a raid on a Yankee vessel, she clings to hope and comes up with many a romantic tale of his eventual homecoming to reassure his mother and sister.

But Phineas Dunn finds nothing redemptive in the horrors of war. Struggling for months to make it home alive, he returns to Savannah injured and changed. The beliefs he once held about slavery and the entire war have been upended, and he’s all too sure that he is not the hero Delia seems determined to make him.

When the Confederacy deems Savannah a lost cause and the future wavers, Phin and Delia must both decide where the dreams of a new America will take them–and if they will go there together.

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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I LOVED this book, as I do most Roseanna M. White novels. It was an interesting read as it reflected a bit on the times we find ourselves in now, though I don’t know that that was her intent.

Cordelia is such a fun character. Her love for stories and creating them in her imagination was so much fun to read about, and a real look into an author’s mind. Phineas is a strong character as well, and the transformation that occurs in both of their hearts was really well done. The issue of slavery and seeing their slaves as they are—human beings with hopes and dreams just like they have—was a real turning point in the book. The spiritual journey they both go on was meaningful and authentic and one I enjoyed reading and learning from.

I liked that there were several points of view that this book was written from, particularly Salina’s. I thought Roseanna handled all of those dynamics well, and looking at the Author’s Note, I could tell she put a lot of thought into honoring the stories of the real people who lived during that time.

The plot was engaging and compelling, the villain a man I loved to hate, and the complex issues addressed handled well. In all, Dreams of Savannah is another great historical read from this prolific author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Roseanna M. White (www.roseannamwhite.com) is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. She pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of numerous novels, ranging from biblical fiction to American-set romances to Edwardian British series. Roseanna lives with her family in West Virginia. Learn more at www.roseannamwhite.com.

(Biography from Bethany House)

Tidewater Bride

Tidewater Bride

By Laura Frantz

The Story

They’re both too busy for love . . . but love is not too busy for them

Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in Virginia Colony who has no wish to wed. True, there are too many men and far too few women in James Towne. But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father in the family’s shop. And now she is in charge of an incoming ship of tobacco brides who must be looked after as they sort through their many suitors.

Xander Renick is perhaps the most eligible tobacco lord in the settlement. His lands are vast, his crops are prized, and his position as a mediator between the colonists and the powerful Powhatan nation surrounding them makes him indispensable. But Xander is already wedded to his business and still grieves the loss of his wife.

Can two fiercely independent people find happiness and fulfillment on their own? Or will they discover that what they’ve been missing in life has been right in front of them all along?

(Back cover summary from Revell.)

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Once again Laura Frantz brought a book that I really enjoyed. I loved Selah’s character. She’s such a strong woman, and I loved her wit and her boldness. It felt like such a difference from the norm of characters written during this time period. I also loved the dynamic of misunderstanding between her and Xander, and how that was resolved.

The history incorporated in this story was fascinating, and so well done, I was fully immersed. I cruised through this book, though it was near 400 hundred pages long. I’ve found that while I enjoy any of Laura Frantz’s books, I LOVE the ones she writes set on the Frontier, or as is the case with this one, during America’s early pre-America history. I also really enjoyed the factor of honoring Pocahontas’s story and felt those threads clearly throughout.

Tidewater Bride a harrowing tale, with plenty of mystery and treachery throughout, and seems to capture the tension and rivalries that plagued the James Towne settlement. The element of faith felt authentic and relevant to both their time period and ours, particularly as the characters learn to wait upon the Lord and His timing.

For those who enjoy historical fiction, sweeping romance, and faith elements that go deeper than the page, Laura Frantz is the author for you. This is once again a go-to read for anyone looking to get lost in a well-told, gripping story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Laura Frantz is a Christy Award winner and the ECPA bestselling author of eleven novels, including An Uncommon Woman, The Frontiersman’s Daughter, Courting Morrow Little, The Colonel’s Lady, The Lacemaker, and A Bound Heart. She is a proud mom to an American soldier and a career firefighter. When not at home in Kentucky, she and her husband live in Washington State. Learn more at www.laurafrantz.net.

(Biography from Revell)

The Dress Shop on King Street

The Dress Shop on King Street

By Ashley Clark

The Story

Harper Dupree has pinned all her hopes on a future in fashion design. But when it comes crashing down around her, she returns home to Fairhope, Alabama, and to Millie, the woman who first taught her how to sew. As Harper rethinks her own future, long-hidden secrets about Millie’s past are brought to light.

In 1946, Millie Middleton–the daughter of an Italian man and a Black woman–boarded a train and left Charleston to keep half of her heritage hidden. She carried with her two heirloom buttons and the dream of owning a dress store. She never expected to meet a charming train jumper who changed her life forever . . . and led her yet again to a heartbreaking choice about which heritage would define her future.

Now, together, Harper and Millie return to Charleston to find the man who may hold the answers they seek . . . and a chance at the dress shop they’ve both dreamed of. But it’s not until all appears lost that they see the unexpected ways to mend what frayed between the seams.

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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This is such a fabulous debut novel. Ashley Clark has a beautiful writing style that is meant to be savored. Even so, it was all I could do not to rush through this book.

The slip-time elements of the story were really well done. Normally I prefer one storyline over the other, but I was equally intrigued by Harper and Millie’s stories. The racial elements that Clark tackles I thought were handled well. It was heartbreaking to read, particularly in light of the fact that for many—they were true. I loved reading about Millie and Franklin, they are such sweet characters, and I was in tears near the end of their story. Harper and her life is just as engaging and relatable as she struggled with unrealized dreams, and what it looks like for those dreams to change.

The faith element of the story is really well written, too. For Millie, it’s trusting in Jesus for safety and security and for her family and not trusting in her own strength. It’s realizing that God is good in a world that is often evil. And for Harper, it’s seeing that God takes it all, the broken dreams as well as the fulfilled ones, and fashions His plan in the midst of them.

This novel is full of heart and hard things, and I think that’s why I enjoyed it so much. It gives hope, even as it acknowledges the pain and injustices that happen in life. It was a great first book to kick off the New Year.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Ashley Clark (www.ashleyclarkbooks.com) writes romantic women’s fiction set in the South. With a master’s degree in creative writing, Ashley teaches literature and writing courses at the University of West Florida. Ashley has been an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers for almost a decade. She lives with her husband, son, and two rescued Cocker Spaniels off Florida’s Gulf Coast. When she’s not writing, she’s rescuing stray animals, dreaming of Charleston, and drinking all the English breakfast tea she can get her hands on.

(Biography from Bethany House)

Courting Misfortune

Courting Misfortune

By Regina Jennings

The Story

Her trickiest case depends on keeping her motives–and her heart–in disguise.

Calista York needs one more successful case as a Pinkerton operative to secure her job at the agency. When she’s assigned to find the kidnapped daughter of a mob boss, she’s sent to the rowdy mining town of Joplin, Missouri. With extended family in the area, Calista must conceal her profession if she hopes to recover the missing girl.

When Matthew Cook decided to be a missionary, he never expected to be sent only a short train ride away to Joplin. While fighting against corruption of all sorts, Matthew hears of a baby raffle being held to raise funds for a children’s home. He’ll do what he can to stop it, but he also wants to stop the reckless Miss York, whose bad judgment consistently puts her in harm’s way.

Calista doesn’t need the handsome pastor and her nosy family interfering with her investigation, no matter their intentions. A girl’s life depends on her. If she doesn’t find Lila Seaton soon, the constant meddling could have dire consequences.

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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After meeting Calista in a previous book, I knew I would enjoy getting to know her character more. She’s the star of this novel, with quirks aplenty, and contrary purposes galore.

I enjoyed the strength of character of both Calista and Matthew. They’re certainly flawed characters, but they have a strong sense of right and wrong, which sometimes feels very lacking in this day and age. At the same time, they’re challenged to grow in some of their strong opinions, as they realize not everyone thinks the same way they do in a world that includes black, white, and gray.

The plot of this story kept me engaged, as I really wanted Calista to prove herself. The history included in this story was fascinating, and I’m eager to learn more in the following books in the series. Sometimes the characters’ reactions felt unnatural or over the top, but overall I thought the characters were well done. I really enjoyed Calista’s extended family and how unusual they were. I’m looking forward to which family member she bases a book on next. Fans of Regina Jennings will enjoy this start to a new series, while new readers will become fast fans when they pick up this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Regina Jennings (www.reginajennings.com) is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a minor in history. She’s the winner of the National Readers’ Choice Award, a two-time Golden Quill finalist and a finalist for the Oklahoma Book of the Year Award. Regina has worked at the Mustang News and at First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She lives outside of Oklahoma City with her husband and four children.

(Biography from Bethany House)

The Cul-de-Sac War

The Cul-de-Sac War

By Melissa Ferguson

The Story

All’s fair in love and prank wars.

Bree Leake doesn’t want to be tied down. She’s had more jobs than she can count, and she plans to move as soon as the curtains fall on her less-than-minor stage role at The Barter—the oldest live performance theater in the US. But just when it’s time to move on again, Bree’s parents make her an offer: hold steady for a full year, and they will give her the one thing she’s always wanted—her grandmother’s house. Her dreams are coming true . . . until life at the theater throws her some curve balls.

And then there’s Chip McBride—her handsome and infuriating next-door neighbor.

Chip just might be the only person whose stubborn streak can match Bree’s. She would move heaven and earth to have him off her cul-de-sac and out of her life, but according to the bargain she’s struck, she can’t move out of her house and away from the man who’s making her life miserable. So begins Bree’s obsessive new mission: to drive Chip out of the neighborhood—and fast.

Bree isn’t the only one who’s a tad competitive, and Chip is more than willing to fight fire with fire. But as their pranks escalate, the line between love and hate starts to blur—and their heated rivalry threatens to take a hilarious, heartwarming, and romantic new turn.

(Back cover summary from Thomas Nelson.)

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The Cul-de-Sac War is another delightful read from Melissa Ferguson. She does such a great job of creating a hilarious premise and still infusing her story with heart as well.

This book brings back characters from her previous novel, which was really fun to see. I loved both Bree and Chip. They’re such interesting, funny characters, and every interaction between them is riveting. The secondary characters are also really compelling, even the dog. I read this book in record time because it was just so fun to read. I would certainly recommend it for those looking for a funny, light-hearted read that carries some depth along with it, during this holiday season.

Like her first book, The Cul-de-Sac War is more of a sweet romance than a strong Christian fiction title, but it did have hints of that faith element that I enjoyed and thought were very meaningful.

I thought it was really fun that Ferguson wrote about Abingdon, as I’ve driven through there before. After reading this novel, though, I think I’ll be needing to take a road trip to see more of the town for myself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Melissa Ferguson lives in Tennessee, where she enjoys chasing her children and writing romantic comedies full of humor and heart. Her favorite hobby is taking friends and acquaintances and turning them into characters in her books without their knowledge. She is confident you should read all her novels, starting with this one. Connect with her (and prepare for the possibility of becoming her next character) at: Instagram: @melissafergusonauthor TikTok: @melissafergusonauthor Website: https://melissaferguson.com/ Facebook: AuthorMelissaFerguson”

(Biography from Thomas Nelson)

To Dwell Among Cedars

To Dwell Among Cedars

By Connilyn Cossette

The Story

As they fight for the soul of Israel, will they find healing for their own?

Eight years ago, after the Philistines surrendered the stolen Ark of the Covenant back to the Israelites, Eliora and her brother left their Philistine homeland to follow it to the community of Kiryat-Yearim. Though they both were lovingly enfolded into a Levite family that guards the Ark, Eliora can’t stop feeling like she doesn’t belong.

Meanwhile, a faction of discontent Hebrews finds Kiryat-Yearim to be an unfit resting place and believes that the sacred vessel should be in the hands of the priests who mean to restore the Holy of Holies in a new location. Under the guise of gathering Hebrews to worship together for the festivals, Levite musician Ronen has been sent by his uncle to find where the Ark has been hidden and steal it back. But Ronen never expected that the Philistine girl he rescued years ago would now be part of the very family he’s tasked to deceive.

Ronen’s attempts to charm Eliora into revealing the location of the Ark lead them in unexpected directions, as they must battle betrayal and fear to help establish Israel’s leadership for a better future.

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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Connilyn Cossette takes readers to a time period we know little about in the Bible, the time at the end of Judges, when everyone did what was right in their own eyes, and prior to Saul becoming king. This story revolves around the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Israel and what it may have been like to be caught up in that event.

I really enjoyed this book. Though there wasn’t a lot to go off of, I think Connilyn did a good job of staying true to what we know from the Biblical account and bringing to life the time period.

I loved reading about Eliora and her realizations pertaining to being brought into her family, and into relationship with Yahweh. Both she and Ronen struggle to feel like they belong, and both work for their place in their families. With Eliora in particular, her struggles to believe she is accepted and belongs, take on new depth when seen through the lens of the struggles many have in resting in the fact that they are already acceptable to God when coming through Jesus Christ.

I thought the character of Ronen being portrayed as a skeptic was really interesting. It was a good way of showing where a lot of the Israelites were at then. This book also highlighted that people are people. Those that lived in that time and those that live now struggle with the same things, deal with the same sins, and are given that same wonderful grace from God.

This is the start to another really good series from Connilyn Cossette, and I cannot recommend her work enough. I will be waiting eagerly for the next book in this series that follows Eliora’s brother, Natan (Lukio).

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Connilyn Cossette (www.connilyncossette.com) is a Christy Award and Carol Award winning author whose books have been found on ECPA and CBA bestseller lists. When she is not engulfed in the happy chaos of homeschooling two teenagers, devouring books whole, or avoiding housework, she can be found digging into the rich ancient world of the Bible to discover gems of grace that point to Jesus and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. Although she and her husband have lived all over the country in their twenty-plus years of marriage, they currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas, their home.

(Biography from Bethany House)

The Right Kind of Fool

The Right Kind of Fool

By Sarah Loudin Thomas

The Story

Thirteen-year-old Loyal Raines is supposed to stay close to home on a hot summer day in 1934. When he slips away for a quick swim in the river and finds a dead body, he wishes he’d obeyed his mother. Desperate for help, he runs to the mountain cabin of his mostly absentee father, frantically trying to communicate the news with his hands.

Driven away by fear and guilt over his son’s deafness, Creed has played a distant part in Loyal’s life and language. But when he’s pulled into the murder investigation, he discovers that what sets his son apart isn’t his inability to hear but rather his courage. As the impact of the murder ripples through their West Virginia town, both will learn what it took to kill a man and what it takes to become one.

(Back cover summary from Bethany House.)

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I really enjoyed this book. I wasn’t sure how engaged I would get with the characters, but I was immersed in the hollers of West Virginia in no time.

Thomas writes from several different viewpoints, including Loyal’s and his parents. I thought that was a really good choice. It helped explain why the dynamics between the different family members were the way they were. Loyal was an interesting character all by himself. It was different to read from the viewpoint of a deaf character, and I thought Thomas portrayed that well.

The mystery in the novel is good as well, and it kept the plot moving along. The Right Kind of Fool doesn’t have a strong faith story line, but it can be found in subtle hints here and there. It’s most prevalent at the end of the story.

This is a heartwarming story, despite the murder, and one that I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

About the Author

Sarah Loudin Thomas (www.sarahloudinthomas.com) is a fund-raiser for a children’s ministry and the author of the acclaimed novels The Sound of Rain and Miracle in a Dry Season–winner of the 2015 INSPY Award. Sarah has also been a finalist for the Christy Award, the ACFW Carol Award, and the Christian Book of the Year Award. She and her husband live near Asheville, North Carolina.

(Biography from Bethany House)